Travelling from Seattle to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Tijuana (where Tijuana Airport is located) and Seattle share the UTC-7 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to TIJ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to TIJ with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SEA and TIJ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Tijuana Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can get to LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to TIJ flight:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Tijuana Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near TIJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and chase adventure across Tijuana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Seattle to Tijuana Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Tijuana. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Tijuana Airport is 157 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 381 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to TIJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Seattle to Tijuana Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Seattle to TIJ.
Lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Tijuana Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). Plan your visit to Tijuana in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Seattle to TIJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Tijuana Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Tijuana
Start your Tijuana trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Tijuana Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Tijuana visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for San Luis Rio Colorado, about 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas are key highlights.
