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Cheapest return flight
£98
Typical prices: £96-£166
Viva
Sun 18/2Thu 22/2
MTY - TIJ • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£53
Typical prices: £58-£127
Volaris
Sun 9/12
MTY - TIJ • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Viva and Volaris. Average duration is 2h 57m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £84 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Monterrey to Tijuana (MTY-TIJ)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Monterrey to Tijuana

Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Viva Logo
17:31 - 18:33MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 02mdirect
Viva Logo
19:23 - 00:03TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 40mdirect
£98Viva
Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Viva Logo
17:31 - 18:33MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 02mdirect
Viva Logo
19:23 - 00:03TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 40mdirect
£99Viva
Sun, 11 Apr - Mon, 3 May
Volaris Logo
09:16 - 11:11MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
11:46 - 15:30TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£120Volaris
Sat, 21 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Volaris Logo
10:16 - 11:11MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
11:46 - 16:30TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£149Volaris
Mon, 11 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
11:46 - 16:30TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£152Volaris
Thu, 24 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
11:46 - 16:30TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£161Volaris
Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
00:46 - 09:35TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
6h 49m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
£163Volaris
Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
00:46 - 09:35TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
6h 49m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
£170Volaris
Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
11:46 - 16:30TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£173Volaris
Wed, 9 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
Volaris Logo
17:12 - 18:07MTY  Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 55mdirect
Volaris Logo
18:42 - 23:26TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MTY Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
2h 44mdirect
£182Volaris
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Monterrey to Tijuana flights

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How much is a return flight from Monterrey to Tijuana?

Return flights from Monterrey to Tijuana typically range from £96 to £166. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £98 on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Monterrey to Tijuana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Monterrey to Tijuana. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Monterrey to Tijuana?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Monterrey to Tijuana at £74 return.
•November (£149) and December (£148) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 102% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Monterrey to Tijuana the cheapest?

Flights from Monterrey to Tijuana are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Monterrey to Tijuana

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Viva

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Monterrey to Tijuana flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£53
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Monterrey to Tijuana

When to book flights from Monterrey to Tijuana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Monterrey to Tijuana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Monterrey to Tijuana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Monterrey to Tijuana?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:57
    • Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 01:07.

    The flight takes about 2h 57m.

  • How long is a flight from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    A direct flight from Monterrey to Tijuana takes 2h 57m, covering 1,117 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Monterrey to Tijuana?

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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Monterrey to Tijuana flight?

    Return flights from Monterrey to Tijuana range from £96 to £166, with an average of £125 over the past 12 months. Anything below £96 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Monterrey to Tijuana flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £125 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £84 return via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared with £127 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    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 A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Monterrey to Tijuana spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterrey to Tijuana flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Monterrey to Tijuana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £98 to £369. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Monterrey to Tijuana looking right now?

    One-way fares from Monterrey to Tijuana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ)?

    Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £18 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Budget
    • Fox
    • Dollar
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    Flights from Monterrey to Tijuana usually depart from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    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 Monterrey to Tijuana route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Monterrey to Tijuana pass through?

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

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 96% of one-stop connections
    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 2% of one-stop connections
    • Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) – 2% of one-stop connections
    • Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £118 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £132, a difference of £14.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Monterrey to Tijuana?

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

    • Viva
    • Volaris

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Monterrey to Tijuana?

    Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 56m, compared to 9h 16m via Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) and 9h 56m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What is the time difference between Monterrey and Tijuana?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Monterrey to Tijuana flights?

    Among airlines operating Monterrey to Tijuana flights:

    • Viva: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Monterrey to Tijuana flights?

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

    • Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Monterrey to Tijuana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £118, about £14 less than Saturday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Monterrey to Tijuana trip for February. Fares historically average £74 return in that month – typically £75 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Volaris. Over the past three months, 90% of Volaris flights from Monterrey to Tijuana arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 09m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £84 return on this route – about £43 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tijuana Rodriguez Airport.

    • City Express Junior by Marriott Tijuana Otay
    • Hotel Principado Tijuana Aeropuerto
    • Hampton Inn By Hilton Tijuana

Prefer to fly direct from Monterrey to Tijuana?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Rodriguez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo to Tijuana Rodriguez

Monday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Tuesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Wednesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Thursday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Friday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Saturday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Sunday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

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Direct returns

Tijuana Rodriguez to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

Monday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Tuesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Wednesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Thursday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Friday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Saturday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Sunday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

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