Flying from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Tijuana (where Tijuana International Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to TIJ.
December is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to TIJ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and TIJ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
LAX is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to TIJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TIJ:
Grab a Tijuana International Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Central Tijuana is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Tijuana International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, £85 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £230. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to TIJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). December is the most popular month to visit Tijuana. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in August.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to TIJ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana International 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 top stays in Tijuana right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana International Airport:
Avenida Revolucion and Tijuana Beach Promenade are just two of the major attractions to put on your Tijuana must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tijuana. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the east, check out popular attractions including Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
Around 209 kms (130 miles) east of Tijuana, San Luis Rio Colorado is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and & pool las Rosas Garden.