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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:54
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 01:04.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

A direct flight from Monterrey to Tijuana takes 2h 54m, covering 1,117 miles.

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.

Return flights from Monterrey to Tijuana range from £90 to £149, with an average of £116 over the past 12 months. Anything below £90 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £116. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £78 return via Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL), compared with £118 for direct.

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.

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 A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterrey to Tijuana flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £97 to £367. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Monterrey to Tijuana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £96, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Europcar
• Dollar

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

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.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) – 1% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) 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 Monterrey to Tijuana route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £109 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £127, a difference of £17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Viva
• Volaris

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 02m, compared to 15h 47m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and 17h 02m via Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL).

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

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.

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

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