Flying from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the main airports in Los Angeles.
Tijuana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles. Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to TIJ, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to TIJ leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to TIJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Book a hotel near TIJ if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Follow your own route with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Tijuana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Tijuana. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, $212 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $469. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to TIJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Lock in a Los Angeles to TIJ flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport in February when temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC.
More about Tijuana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tijuana right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Tijuana when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Avenida Revolucion followed by Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its top attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, head for San Luis Rio Colorado, about 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas are the start of reasons to visit.