Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Tijuana is three hours behind Cancun and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Each week, there are 16 Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your CUN to TIJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Tijuana (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that offers CUN to TIJ flights, with 69.17% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CUN and TIJ include:
Guadalajara Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Silao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Currently, $146 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $273. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CUN to TIJ, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CUN to TIJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CUN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CUN? If you're catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to TIJ if you have a late Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Tijuana Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Tijuana. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tijuana in March.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Cancun Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CUN to TIJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a trip to Mexicali will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mexico, consider Ensenada, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico are key reasons to visit.
