Travelling from New York to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana. The city runs on the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind New York.
Your flight from New York to TIJ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to TIJ with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and TIJ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Tijuana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Tijuana International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to TIJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Tijuana International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Have a late flight from New York to Tijuana International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near TIJ and get cosy, quick:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Tijuana International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana International Airport, central Tijuana is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Tijuana International Airport is ج.م. 8,151. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 16,583. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to TIJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Tijuana International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Tijuana International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
January is when most people book flights from New York to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Visit Tijuana in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a New York to TIJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Tijuana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tijuana
After booking your flight from New York to Tijuana International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tijuana:
Tijuana Beach Promenade and Epic Adventure Park are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Tijuana to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LETRERO DE TIJUANA.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas.
Around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana, San Luis Rio Colorado is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Alhóndiga de granaditas, Museo Regional de San Luis Rio Colorado and Museo Interino.
