Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Oakland and Tijuana follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
Leave enough time to make your OAK to TIJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between OAK and TIJ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight is 184 €. A round-trip fare is currently 388 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OAK to TIJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from OAK make it to their destination as scheduled 83.61% of the time.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Tijuana and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tijuana. If you prefer a more laid-back 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 Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OAK to TIJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana, Ensenada is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia.