Flights to Rosarito
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,711 ft, TIJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 489 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rosarito
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosarito to Los Angeles | United States | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Rosarito to Phoenix | United States | 480 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Rosarito to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,000 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rosarito to Mexicali | Mexico | 152 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Rosarito to San Jose | United States | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Rosarito to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rosarito to San Francisco | United States | 775 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Rosarito to Hermosillo | Mexico | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Rosarito to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Rosarito to Denver | United States | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Rosarito to El Paso | United States | 997 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rosarito to Las Vegas | United States | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Rosarito to Albuquerque | United States | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rosarito to Tucson | United States | 575 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Rosarito to Fresno | United States | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Rosarito to Sacramento | United States | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rosarito to Long Beach | United States | 189 km (118 mi) | about 1 h |
| Rosarito to Mesa | United States | 502 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Rosarito to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Rosarito to Oakland | United States | 769 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Rosarito to Mazatlán | Mexico | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Rosarito to Bakersfield | United States | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Rosarito to Shanghai | China | 10,645 km (6,615 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
| Rosarito to Chongqing | China | 11,736 km (7,292 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Rosarito to Chengdu | China | 11,779 km (7,319 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Rosarito to Beijing | China | 10,279 km (6,387 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Rosarito to Guangzhou | China | 11,856 km (7,367 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Rosarito to Shenzhen | China | 11,846 km (7,361 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Rosarito to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,142 km (6,923 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Rosarito to Tianjin | China | 10,295 km (6,397 mi) | about 13 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Rosarito?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, SAN, CLD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TIJ from Rosarito city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rosarito on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.