Travelling from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
San Jose Cabo and Tijuana are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SJD to TIJ start at 08:52 — the earliest with Volaris. The last departure is at 18:10 with Volaris. In total, there are 32 weekly Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SJD to TIJ flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
VivaAerobus is your ticket to exploring Tijuana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with VivaAerobus on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for SJD to TIJ flights is VivaAerobus.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SJD and TIJ:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Culiacan International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
$57 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. A return flight starts from $119. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SJD to TIJ, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
73.83% of flights that depart Los Cabos International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Los Cabos International Airport from central San Jose Cabo, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SJD:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Book a hotel close to TIJ if you're catching a late Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and see more of Tijuana and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tijuana. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Tijuana Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJD to TIJ in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Ensenada, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are key reasons to visit.