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$214+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TIJ
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Tijuana

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tijuana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Tijuana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/81:30 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop8h 50m
Viva
Fri 6/198:40 pm
TIJ
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ORD
1 stop26h 00m
Viva
Deal found 5/1$303
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:30 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop15h 20m
Viva
Thu 6/189:20 am
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Viva
Deal found 5/1$326
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/171:30 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop15h 30m
Viva
Sun 9/208:40 pm
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Viva
Deal found 5/1$327
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:30 pm
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop21h 32m
Viva
Wed 9/99:20 am
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop12h 25m
Viva
Deal found 5/5$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/155:00 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop12h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 6/224:07 pm
TIJ
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ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$365
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:30 am
ORD
-
TIJ
1 stop20h 18m
Viva
Thu 11/57:40 pm
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop25h 05m
Viva
Deal found 4/30$367
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/152:10 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop8h 10m
Viva
Mon 8/179:20 am
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Viva
Deal found 5/1$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/85:00 am
ORD
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TIJ
1 stop12h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 5/104:08 pm
TIJ
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ORD
1 stop16h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$388
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/152:15 am
ORD
-
TIJ
1 stop8h 20m
Viva
Mon 5/259:30 am
TIJ
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Viva
Deal found 5/3$402
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:32 pm
MDW
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TIJ
1 stop9h 25m
Volaris
Sun 10/47:50 am
TIJ
-
MDW
1 stop9h 14m
Volaris
Deal found 5/5$510
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:23 pm
MDW
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TIJ
1 stop12h 30m
Volaris
Sun 9/206:00 am
TIJ
-
MDW
1 stop11h 04m
Volaris
Deal found 5/1$523
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 6/258:49 pm
MDW
-
TIJ
2 stops24h 27m
Volaris
Mon 7/61:55 am
TIJ
-
MDW
1 stop14h 10m
Volaris
Deal found 5/4$554

Find flight deals from Chicago to Tijuana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Tijuana (TIJ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Viva)

One-way from

$214
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tijuana that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

1:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop8h 50m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 6/19

8:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop26h 00m

$303

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

1:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 11/5

7:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$367

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

2:10 am-8:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 8/17

9:20 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$386

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

2:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 5/25

9:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop13h 15m

$402

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

1:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 7/5

8:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$445

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

2:10 am-8:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 7/6

9:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop23h 15m

$461

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

8:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop13h 20m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 7/5

8:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$465
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

2:10 am-8:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 7/10

1:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$471

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

12:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 5/24

9:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop13h 15m

$484

ChicagoTijuana

ORD - TIJ

ORDTIJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/14

7:09 am-8:20 am

2 stops27h 11m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 6/21

9:20 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$497

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Tijuana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Tijuana in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tijuana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Tijuana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Tijuana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tijuana flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Tijuana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Tijuana

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tijuana?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Tijuana chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Mexico City (MEX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Tijuana on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tijuana?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Tijuana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Guadalajara (GDL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $336.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Tijuana?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tijuana, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Guadalajara (GDL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Tijuana?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tijuana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Guadalajara (GDL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 22m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Tijuana delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Chicago and Tijuana have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 372 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Tijuana flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tijuana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tijuana. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tijuana. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Tijuana, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Tijuana, you will be flying into Rodriguez. Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) is just 3.5 mi from the center of the city. Rodriguez is the only Tijuana airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Tijuana Rodriguez from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Tijuana?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Tijuana in 8h 50m. Fly via Viva or Volaris to get the fastest option. Chicago and Tijuana are separated by a distance of 1715 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Tijuana round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Tijuana is Volaris. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $303 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Tijuana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$303Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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