Tijuana to Torrance flights
Torrance lies 194 km (120 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 1 h 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 | Torrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 143,592 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | LAX, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 90501–90510 |
What changes when you arrive in Torrance
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 Torrance
Torrance is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,894-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 18 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 41 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 47 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 72 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 10 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 47 km (29 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 72 km (45 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 10 km (6 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 ft |
Book a flight to Torrance
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Torrance
Live rooms and prices for Torrance are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Torrance
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Torrance from Tijuana?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Torrance by air?
About 1 h, 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 Torrance?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tijuana to Torrance flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); Torrance also has LGB, BUR, SNA, ONT, HHR.
What currency do I need in Torrance?
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 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.