Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Salt Lake City.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SLC to TIJ flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SLC and TIJ:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, 168 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 383 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SLC to TIJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SLC to TIJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SLC touch down on schedule 82.4% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Reserve a hotel near TIJ if you're catching a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace 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.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to the centre of Tijuana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tijuana. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tijuana Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to TIJ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey about 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its top attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana, Ensenada is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia.