Tijuana to San José del Cabo flights
San José del Cabo lies 1,272 km (790 mi) south-east of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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 | San José del Cabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.9 million | 136,285 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | SJD, 11 km out |
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 San José del Cabo
San José del Cabo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Cabos International Airport | SJD | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 374 ft |
| Cabo San Lucas International Airport (regional) | CSW | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,998 ft | 459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San José del Cabo from Tijuana?
1,272 km (790 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to San José del Cabo by air?
About 2 h 23 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 San José del Cabo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tijuana to San José del Cabo flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD); San José del Cabo also has CSW.
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.