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Cheapest return flight
£130
Typical prices: £135-£207
Viva
Mon 19/3Mon 19/3
TIJ - MEX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£80
Typical prices: £80-£143
Viva
Sat 10/11
TIJ - MEX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Aeromexico, Volaris, and others. Average duration is 3h 26m.
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £129 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tijuana to Benito Juarez (TIJ-MEX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Tijuana to Benito Juarez

Fri, 19 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar
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09:01 - 13:20TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 19mdirect
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21:20 - 23:59MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 39mdirect
£130Viva
Fri, 26 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
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09:01 - 13:20TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 19mdirect
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21:20 - 23:59MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 39mdirect
£131Viva
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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18:44 - 00:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 26mdirect
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14:25 - 18:41MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
6h 16m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
£133Viva
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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14:33 - 00:15TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
7h 42m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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05:00 - 06:38MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 38mdirect
£135Viva
Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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14:32 - 22:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
5h 38m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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21:15 - 22:54MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 39mdirect
£136Viva
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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18:43 - 00:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 27mdirect
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05:00 - 06:38MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 38mdirect
£136Viva
Thu, 7 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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18:43 - 00:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 27mdirect
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07:25 - 18:41MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
13h 16m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
£142Viva
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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18:44 - 00:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 26mdirect
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05:00 - 06:38MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 38mdirect
£142Viva
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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18:44 - 00:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
3h 26mdirect
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06:00 - 11:43MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
7h 43m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
£143Viva
Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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14:33 - 22:10TIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
5h 37m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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05:00 - 06:38MEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
3h 38mdirect
£145Viva
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

Return flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport typically range from £135 to £207. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £130 on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport at £132 return.
•December (£253) and July (£175) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 92% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% 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 Tijuana to Benito Juarez

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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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.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialising in airline interiors and regulations. 10 years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel and business publications and on her site, FlightChic.

Key details for Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£80
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport

When to book flights from Tijuana to Benito Juarez

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tijuana to Benito Juarez based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport 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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 00:03 and lands at 03:29
    • Latest: departs at 23:58 and lands at 03:24.

    The flight takes about 3h 26m.

  • How long is a flight from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    A direct flight from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport takes 3h 26m, covering 1,429 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flight?

    Return flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport range from £135 to £207, with an average of £167 over the past 12 months. Anything below £135 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £167 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £129 return via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared with £167 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 Benito Juarez Airport flights are:

    • Aeromexico: 96% on time
    • Volaris: 84% on time
    • Viva: 78% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight departures from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights, with 30% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 29%, Afternoon flights for 24%, and Evening flights for 17%.

  • Have flight prices from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport 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 £130 to £441. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £90, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Payless
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Europcar
    • NU Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    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 Benito Juarez Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport pass through?

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

    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 53% of one-stop connections
    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • La Paz Leon (LAP) – 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £156 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £176, a difference of £20.

    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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

    • Aeromexico
    • Volaris
    • Viva
    • Hainan Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Flying via La Paz Leon (LAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 14m, compared to 6h 01m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and 6h 25m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

  • What is the time difference between Tijuana and Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are Monumento a la Revolución, Plaza de la Constitucion, and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights:

    • Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • 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 Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights?

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

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

  • Does Tijuana Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes, TIJ is accessible. Each airline at TIJ offers wheelchair assistance. Travelers can request tools from the GAP BLUE Kit at the information desks or through a GAP EPAC Agent. TIJ also has wheelchair-accessible restrooms, elevators and ramps to support travelers with special needs.

Your guide to booking Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport 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 Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £156, about £20 less than Sunday 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 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £132 return in that month – typically £121 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Aeromexico. Over the past three months, 96% of Aeromexico flights from Tijuana to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 30m, 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 Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £129 return on this route – about £39 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

    • Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
    • NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2
    • Hilton Mexico City Airport
  • At MEX, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are about 2 miles apart. Use the free train to get between them, but keep your electronic reservation code, ticket and/or boarding pass for the airline you are traveling with, as one is required to board. Otherwise, you can take the fare-charging buses.
  • Use the exchange counters if you need to change money before flying.
  • TIJ is easy to get around on foot. You won’t need transportation to move between the Main Terminal, the terminal that houses military aircraft and the General Aviation Building (Terminal EAG). To reach different levels of the Main Terminal, use the elevators or escalators.

Prefer to fly direct from Tijuana to Mexico City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tijuana Rodriguez Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tijuana Rodriguez to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Tijuana Rodriguez

Monday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,China Southern,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico,China Southern, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico,China Southern,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico,China Southern, +3 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines,Viva, +1 more

Aeromexico,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,China Southern,Hainan Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico,China Southern, +3 more

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