Flights to Tijuana
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 74 km (46 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 Tijuana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana to Los Angeles | United States | 207 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Tijuana to Phoenix | United States | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Tijuana to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Tijuana to San Jose | United States | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Tijuana to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Tijuana to San Francisco | United States | 765 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Tijuana to Hermosillo | Mexico | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Tijuana to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,269 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Tijuana to Denver | United States | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tijuana to El Paso | United States | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Tijuana to Las Vegas | United States | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Tijuana to Albuquerque | United States | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Tijuana to Tucson | United States | 572 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Tijuana to Fresno | United States | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Tijuana to Sacramento | United States | 788 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Tijuana to Long Beach | United States | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Tijuana to Mesa | United States | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Tijuana to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Tijuana to Oakland | United States | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Tijuana to Mazatlán | Mexico | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tijuana to Bakersfield | United States | 369 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Tijuana to Aurora | United States | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tijuana to Shanghai | China | 10,637 km (6,610 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Tijuana to Chongqing | China | 11,726 km (7,286 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Tijuana to Chengdu | China | 11,768 km (7,312 mi) | about 15 h 50 min |
| Tijuana to Beijing | China | 10,269 km (6,381 mi) | about 13 h 55 min |
| Tijuana to Guangzhou | China | 11,849 km (7,362 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Tijuana to Shenzhen | China | 11,838 km (7,356 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Tijuana to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,126 km (6,913 mi) | about 15 h 1 min |
| Tijuana to Tianjin | China | 10,285 km (6,391 mi) | about 13 h 56 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 Tijuana?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 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 Tijuana city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tijuana 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 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.