Travelling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City.
You can choose from 87 weekly Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Volaris is the earliest available. Volaris operates the last service of the day at 21:47.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NLU to TIJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tijuana — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
VivaAerobus tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 67.8% of services arriving as planned, VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier offering NLU to TIJ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NLU and TIJ:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Mazatlan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Currently, 20 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 53 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NLU to TIJ.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Landing cheap flights from NLU to TIJ is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Of the departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, 67.58% land on time at their destination.
To reach Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport from central Mexico City, it takes about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from NLU, stay at Verticca Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TIJ if you're on a late Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Tijuana Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to the centre of Tijuana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from NLU to TIJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, head for Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are the start of reasons to visit.
