Tijuana to Colorado Springs flights
Colorado Springs lies 1,305 km (811 mi) north-east of Tijuana, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
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| Tijuana | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | COS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 80901–80997 |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 1 h ahead of Tijuana right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,500 ft | 6,187 ft |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport (regional) | PUB | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,498 ft | 4,726 ft |
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Tijuana?
1,305 km (811 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Colorado Springs by air?
About 2 h 25 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Tijuana).
Which airports are used for Tijuana to Colorado Springs flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS); Colorado Springs also has PUB.
What currency do I need in Colorado Springs?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
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.