Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport is 3 hours.
Tijuana is one hour behind Guadalajara and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from GDL to TIJ start at 05:49 — the first with Volaris. The latest departure is at 23:05 with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can take your pick of 224 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GDL to TIJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport, so jetting off to Tijuana (and then seeing more parts of Mexico!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aeromexico is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for GDL to TIJ flights is VivaAerobus.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GDL and TIJ include:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Leon Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, $46 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $88. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to TIJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GDL to TIJ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights leaving from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near GDL:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tijuana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car to explore Tijuana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tijuana Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Tijuana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to TIJ in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, consider Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are key highlights.