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$86+ Cheap flights from California to Tijuana (TIJ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TIJ
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tijuana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tijuana flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$356
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Cheapest flights from California to Tijuana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tijuana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:30 pmOAK - TIJ
1 stop7h 18mVolaris
Tue 1/69:07 amTIJ - OAK
1 stop10h 50mVolaris
Deal found 11/19$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:10 amSJC - TIJ
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1212:23 pmTIJ - SJC
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:00 amSFO - TIJ
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/412:23 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:11 pmLAX - TIJ
1 stop22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/512:23 pmTIJ - LAX
1 stop23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:55 pmONT - TIJ
1 stop22h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/612:23 pmTIJ - ONT
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:50 pmSAN - TIJ
1 stop22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/512:23 pmTIJ - SAN
1 stop25h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:10 amLAX - TIJ
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/712:23 pmTIJ - LAX
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:30 amSAN - TIJ
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/712:23 pmTIJ - SAN
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:02 pmFAT - TIJ
1 stop22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/712:23 pmTIJ - FAT
1 stop20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$310
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2611:59 pmLAX - TIJ
1 stop8h 13mVolaris
Wed 12/311:47 pmTIJ - LAX
1 stop9h 43mVolaris
Deal found 11/19$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:30 pmOAK - TIJ
1 stop7h 18mVolaris
Thu 12/1812:12 pmTIJ - OAK
1 stop7h 45mVolaris
Deal found 11/19$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:26 pmSMF - TIJ
1 stop16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2712:15 pmTIJ - SMF
1 stop21h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$324

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tijuana that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tijuana that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Tijuana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseTijuana

SJC - TIJ

SJCTIJ

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:28 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 20m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 2/9

11:47 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 03m

$268

Los AngelesTijuana

LAX - TIJ

LAXTIJ

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

10:37 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 3/12

9:09 am-10:07 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$274

OaklandTijuana

OAK - TIJ

OAKTIJ

Oakland

Mon 1/26

7:33 pm-6:29 am

1 stop10h 56m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 2/9

12:12 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$280

San JoseTijuana

SJC - TIJ

SJCTIJ

San Jose

Wed 2/18

12:20 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 2/21

12:57 am-10:40 am

1 stop9h 43m

$291

OaklandTijuana

OAK - TIJ

OAKTIJ

Oakland

Fri 12/12

12:30 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 1/6

9:07 am-7:57 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$292

San JoseTijuana

SJC - TIJ

SJCTIJ

San Jose

Mon 12/8

6:10 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 33m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 12/12

12:23 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$305

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

12:20 pm-11:43 am

1 stop23h 23m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 12/6

12:23 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$305

OntarioTijuana

ONT - TIJ

ONTTIJ

Ontario

Thu 12/4

12:55 pm-11:43 am

1 stop22h 48m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 12/6

12:23 pm-8:53 am

1 stop20h 30m

$305

OntarioTijuana

ONT - TIJ

ONTTIJ

Ontario

Wed 12/3

12:55 pm-11:43 am

1 stop22h 48m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 12/5

12:23 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$305

Los AngelesTijuana

LAX - TIJ

LAXTIJ

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

1:11 pm-11:43 am

1 stop22h 32m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 12/5

12:23 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$305

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tijuana?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tijuana (average of $164). Flying from California to Tijuana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TIJ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tijuana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Tijuana in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tijuana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tijuana from California?

    Most people fly into Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) if they book a flight to Tijuana from California. Rodriguez is conveniently located just 3.5 mi from Tijuana’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Tijuana?

    Departing from California to Tijuana will take you 5h 33m. The distance between California and Tijuana is about 435 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Tijuana one-way?

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Viva, with prices starting from $120 and $156, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Tijuana?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Tijuana are San Francisco - Tijuana Rodriguez, Ontario - Tijuana Rodriguez and Los Angeles - Tijuana Rodriguez.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Tijuana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Tijuana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Tijuana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Tijuana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Tijuana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tijuana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tijuana?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tijuana (average of $164). Flying from California to Tijuana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Tijuana

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Tijuana. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$170Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$279Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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