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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Tijuana:

• Earliest: departs at 2:21 pm and lands at 7:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:08 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 4h 52m.

A direct flight from Cancún to Tijuana takes 4h 52m, covering 5,202 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Tijuana range from C$ 253 to C$ 412, with an average of C$ 325 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the C$ 325 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 278 round-trip via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU), compared to C$ 334 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 41–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Tijuana flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 144 to C$ 614. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to Tijuana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 223, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Cancún to Tijuana usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Tijuana route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Tijuana most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Cancún to Tijuana. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 266 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 364, a difference of C$ 98.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Tijuana. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Viva

Flying via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 8h 06m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 10h 20m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Tijuana is 2 hours behind Cancún (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Tijuana flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’re driving to Cancun International Airport and want to leave your car for when you return, there is long-term parking available at CUN. The parking lot is right near the main entrance to the airport, and parking there costs about MXN220 (USD11) a day.

Do you prefer to keep your carbon footprint down to a minimum? Then you should look at flights with Volaris. While the average CO2 for flights from Cancun to Tijuana is about 1,565 lbs, Volaris flights are around 1,076 lbs for one-stop and about 1,091 lbs. for non-stop flights, less than 30%.

Volaris, VivaAerobus, and Aeromexico are the main airlines that fly from Cancun to Tijuana, and all of them offer assistance to passengers with special needs. This includes wheelchair services from check-in to aircraft, accommodations for portable oxygen concentrators, and assistance for vision and hearing impairments. You should contact the airlines in advance with the required medical records to ensure you get the help you need.

There are buses that run from Tijuana International Airport to downtown Tijuana. While they often cost under MXN20 (USD1), the schedule can be unreliable. Taxis are available outside Terminal 1, 24h a day, and you could book an Uber to pick you up at a designated location.