Tijuana to Corona flights
Corona lies 161 km (100 mi) north of Tijuana, 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.
| Tijuana | Corona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 164,226 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | ONT, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 92877–92883 |
What changes when you arrive in Corona
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Corona
Corona is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 36 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 39 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 54 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 78 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 39 km (24 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 78 km (48 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Corona from Tijuana?
161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Corona 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 Tijuana and Corona?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tijuana to Corona flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT); Corona also has SNA, SBD, LGB, LAX, BUR.
What currency do I need in Corona?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.