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$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TIJ
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tijuana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$306
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$365
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tijuana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Tijuana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/223:21 pmSFO - TIJ
1 stop20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2412:07 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop21h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:00 amSFO - TIJ
2 stops8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2610:07 amTIJ - SFO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$447
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:20 pmSFO - TIJ
1 stop11h 35mAeromexico
Mon 10/133:30 pmTIJ - SFO
2 stops28h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 7/27$997

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tijuana that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Tijuana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

3:21 pm-11:24 am

1 stop20h 03m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 8/24

12:07 pm-9:46 am

1 stop21h 39m

$306

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 8/26

10:07 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$447

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

11:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/13

3:30 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$997

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

8:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop26h 44m

$159

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

9:58 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$179

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Tijuana

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana (average of $308). Flying from San Francisco to Tijuana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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 SFO to TIJ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Tijuana at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico and American Airlines from San Francisco to Tijuana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,719 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,719 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,719 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,719 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2025

VER - MEX

Was West jet. Very unconrtsble seats. If they can put more seats probably they will.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Tijuana round-trip?

    Currently priced at $306, American Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Tijuana and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Aeromexico for as low as $997. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana (average of $308). Flying from San Francisco to Tijuana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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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