Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Mexico City is one hour ahead of Tijuana and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from 310 weekly Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. The 00:14 departure with Volaris is the earliest available. VivaAerobus operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your TIJ to MEX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Mexico City adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Mexico:
Aeromexico tops the list for bookings on this route.
Aeromexico leads the way as the most punctual carrier for TIJ to MEX flights, with 83.61% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Currently, 31 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 75 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from TIJ to MEX by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
When it comes to Tijuana Airport's on-time performance, 63.47% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Tijuana Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Tijuana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 3 hours 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near TIJ? If you've booked an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reserve a hotel near MEX if you're taking a late Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mexico City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Mexico City in April.
Lock in your flight from Tijuana Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to MEX in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to tick off its top attractions. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are the start of reasons to visit.