Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Tijuana's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as San Francisco.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to TIJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tijuana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and TIJ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Puerto Vallarta Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Tijuana and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tijuana Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tijuana. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tijuana Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TIJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Tijuana, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its leading attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Mexico, consider Ensenada, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico are among its highlights.
