Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 45 minutes.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour ahead of Tijuana.
The busiest route is from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Choose from 115 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TIJ to MEX is the 00:05 Aeromexico option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:57 with Volaris.
For a relaxed start to your TIJ to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Tijuana Airport to Mexico City ticket. Begin your journey at TIJ and land at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City include:
Located around 6 kilometres from central Tijuana, TIJ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near TIJ:
63.47% of flights taking off from Tijuana Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way Tijuana Airport to Mexico City flight is 45 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 86 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from TIJ to Mexico City, book your journey five months before your departure.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from TIJ to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your TIJ to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before scheduling your flights from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Mexico City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Tijuana Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are key reasons to visit.