Travelling from Houston to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Houston. Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Houston to TIJ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to TIJ departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Morelia General Francisco Mujica Intl Airport (MLM)
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Tijuana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Tijuana International Airport. Check out these connections between Houston Hobby Airport and TIJ:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to TIJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Tijuana International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TIJ:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Tijuana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana International Airport, central Tijuana is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Tijuana International Airport is 101 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 233 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to TIJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Houston to Tijuana International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
November is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tijuana based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Houston to TIJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Tijuana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tijuana
After booking your flight from Houston to Tijuana International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tijuana:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Tijuana Beach Promenade, Epic Adventure Park and LETRERO DE TIJUANA are top sights which should feature on every Tijuana itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its top sights. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Luis Rio Colorado is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without a visit to Alhóndiga de granaditas, Museo Regional de San Luis Rio Colorado and Museo Interino.