Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana flights
Tijuana lies 996 km (619 mi) west of Ciudad Juárez, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ciudad Juárez | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | CJS, 10 km out | TIJ, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 22703 |
Clocks in Tijuana are 1 h behind Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham González International Airport (CJS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Paso International Airport (ELP, 13 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 77 km).
Arriving in Tijuana
Tijuana is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,711 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are San Diego International Airport (SAN, 31 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 74 km (46 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Ciudad Juárez?
996 km (619 mi) in a straight line, west of Ciudad Juárez.
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tijuana against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
Which airports are used for Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana flights?
Typically Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Tijuana also has SAN, CLD.
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.