Travelling from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is two hours ahead of Tijuana.
The most popular route is from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from 108 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TIJ to MEX is the 00:05 Aeromexico option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 23:56 with Aeromexico.
Give yourself enough time to catch your TIJ to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Start your trip at TIJ and travel nonstop to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). That will be your arrival point when searching for Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City tickets.
You can choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City, such as:
TIJ is about 6 kilometres from central Tijuana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near TIJ:
Of the flights that depart from Tijuana International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mexico City
59 € is currently the best price for a one-way Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket starts at 105 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book four months before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from TIJ to Mexico City.
September is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from TIJ to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours or so.
You'll find a few fantastic places to lay your head within an easy drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your TIJ to Mexico City flight.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
November is the quietest month for flights from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Mexico City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Tijuana International Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
