Tijuana to Fullerton flights
Fullerton lies 175 km (108 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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 | Fullerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 140,847 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | SNA, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 92831–92838 |
What changes when you arrive in Fullerton
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 Fullerton
Fullerton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 22 km (14 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, 22 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 36 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 45 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 54 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 22 km (14 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 68 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fullerton from Tijuana?
175 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Fullerton by air?
About 58 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 Fullerton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tijuana to Fullerton flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Fullerton also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
What currency do I need in Fullerton?
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.