Tucson to Rosarito flights
Rosarito lies 575 km (358 mi) west of Tucson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
| Tucson | Rosarito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 542,629 | 100,660 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | TUS, 12 km out | TIJ, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 22706–85777 |
What changes when you arrive in Rosarito
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 Tucson
Tucson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,996-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rosarito
Rosarito is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 21 km (13 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, 44 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 44 km (27 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rosarito from Tucson?
575 km (358 mi) in a straight line, west of Tucson.
How long does it take to get from Tucson to Rosarito by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and Rosarito?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tucson to Rosarito flights?
Typically Tucson International Airport (TUS) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Rosarito also has SAN, CLD.
What currency do I need in Rosarito?
The Peso (MXN).
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.