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

• Earliest: departs at 1:56 pm and lands at 4:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:22 pm and lands at 2:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana.

A direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana takes 2h 47m, covering 2,826 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 Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana range from C$ 154 to C$ 274, with an average of C$ 207 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 154 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 207 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 203 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at C$ 205.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, 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$ 229 to C$ 2,150. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 159.

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Morning 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 Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

Connecting flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 178 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 267, a difference of C$ 89.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Volaris
• Viva

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 18m, compared with 12h 28m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Tijuana is 1 hour behind Puerto Vallarta (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• Viva: 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.

You have the option of sleeping free on the waiting benches or floor of the main terminal if you are on a budget, though you will have to carry something warm. If you enjoy your comfort, you should then consider booking a room in one of the hotels located 1to30 minutes from the airport's main building. Some of the hotels include: City Express Junior Tijuana Otay, the Hampton Inn by Hilton Tijuana, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tijuana Otay, Fiesta Inn Tijuana Otay Aeropuerto, and the Gamma de Fiesta Inn.

Once you arrive at the airport, you might want to look for something to eat, which is why food concessions can be located all over. There are a number of options in the boarding area such as Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, Panda Express and other snack shops. If you want to sit down and have a proper meal, the Wings restaurant is located before you pass security. Additionally, you should know of the food concessions that operate both night and day. They include: Wings, Subway, Mini Market and Aca las Tortas.

There is a method you may use to get a taxi to the airport comfortably even if you are traveling on a tight budget. If you do not have too much luggage, you should just take a normal taxi, which ischeaper than airport taxis, though you will find themon the other side of the highway. Airport taxis are a bit expensive since they are charged to have extra licenses and taxes to have special permits to operate within the airport.

Once you arrive at the Tijuana Airport and are looking for a place you can go, and especially on vacation, there is an option you can consider taking up. There are variety of travel agencies who have offices at the airport such as Anchor Travel Agencies, Travels of the Rubi and Jiajes Lincoln, which should be able to help you find a hotel within the region, and make arrangements regarding organized transport.