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Each passenger on a flight to Mexico City from Tijuana emits about 840 kg of carbon. Volaris and Aeromexico offer some of the most sustainable flights to Mexico City from Tijuana. These airlines offer single-stop and non-stop flights on this route and emit around 22% and 18% less carbon, respectively, than most of their counterparts flying the same route.

If you're looking to spend your night at MEX, you will be happy to know that the airport hosts several hotels. One such hotel is Hilton Mexico City Airport, located by Gate F1 of the international arrivals hall in Terminal 1. From Terminal 2, passengers can use the free shuttle buses to get to the hotel. Alternatively, you can book a stay at Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Aeropuerto T2 at Terminal 2. It is a pet-friendly establishment that offers suites, family rooms, or non-smoking rooms with room service, a business center, bar, fitness center, and conference facilities.

Yes, TIJ is an accessible airport. Each airline flying through the airport offers wheelchair assistance services to its passengers. Travelers who need wheelchairs on arrival at the airport can visit their airline's counter or use courtesy phones to request assistance. The airport also offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms, elevators, and ramps to enhance the mobility of the special needs passengers.

Travelers can access the lounges at MEX by paying at the door, through membership programs, and by purchasing a lounge pass. The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge is adjacent to Gate 31 of Terminal 1 and remains open for 24h. American Airlines Admirals Club is in Concourse H of Terminal 1, while Avianca Lounge is by Gate 31 of the same Terminal. Terminal 2 also hosts several lounges. Salon Aeromar and Centurion Lounge are on the Mezzanine Level, while Terraza Premier Aeromexico by Heineken is near Gate 75.

Among airlines operating Tijuana to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Tijuana and Mexico City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva
• Hainan Airlines

Flights from Tijuana to Mexico City usually depart from Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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
• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 227 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to C$ 299 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 40–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 50% of one-stop connections
• La Paz Leon (LAP) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) – 14% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Tijuana to Mexico City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 320, a difference of C$ 43. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Tijuana to Mexico City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Mexico City flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 19%, and Evening flights for 18%.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Zona Rosa, Parque España, and Palacio de los Deportes. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:03 am and lands at 3:31 am
• Latest: departs at 11:57 pm and lands at 3:25 am.

The flight takes about 3h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 299. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tijuana to Mexico City takes 3h 28m, covering 3,701 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 221 to C$ 584. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tijuana to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 135, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volaris has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tijuana to Mexico City flights are:

• Aeromexico: 95% on time
• Volaris: 83% on time
• Viva: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via La Paz Leon (LAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 55m, compared with 6h 01m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and 6h 53m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mexico City range from C$ 237 to C$ 375, with an average of C$ 299 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 237 counts as a good deal.