Costa Mesa to Tijuana flights
Tijuana lies 153 km (95 mi) south-east of Costa Mesa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Costa Mesa | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 113,204 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | SNA, 6 km out | TIJ, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 92626–92628 | 22703 |
What changes when you arrive in Tijuana
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 29 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 55 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 56 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 74 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 81 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 Costa Mesa?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Costa Mesa.
How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Tijuana by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Costa Mesa and Tijuana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Costa Mesa to Tijuana flights?
Typically John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Tijuana also has SAN, CLD.
What currency do I need in Tijuana?
The Peso (MXN).
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.