Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Tijuana.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your TIJ to SFO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, 158 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 303 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TIJ to SFO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
When it comes to Tijuana Airport's on-time performance, 63.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Tijuana Airport from central Tijuana, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 3 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to TIJ? If you've booked an early flight from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TIJ to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
