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$181+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TIJ
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$647
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Tijuana Rodriguez flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Tijuana Rodriguez
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Tijuana Rodriguez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 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 September 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 9/295:50 amSFO - TIJ
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:07 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/25$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 9/275:50 amSFO - TIJ
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/312:07 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop25h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/25$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/1812:25 pmSFO - TIJ
1 stop23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2012:15 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop25h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/246:59 pmSFO - TIJ
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2712:15 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Thu 10/2312:00 pmSFO - TIJ
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2910:07 amTIJ - SFO
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 9/255:50 amSFO - TIJ
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/212:07 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/54:21 pmSFO - TIJ
1 stop19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/1612:15 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Fri 10/246:00 amSFO - TIJ
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:03 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 11/91:45 pmSFO - TIJ
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1512:12 pmTIJ - SFO
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 10/3010:35 amSFO - TIJ
2 stops8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:30 amTIJ - SFO
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Fri 10/317:00 amSFO - TIJ
2 stops11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:30 amTIJ - SFO
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$502

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tijuana that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Tijuana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 10m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/20

12:15 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop25h 02m

$304

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 11/8

12:15 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$304

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 10/10

12:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 30m

$338

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

4:26 pm-11:27 am

1 stop19h 01m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 3/5

12:59 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$369

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

6:59 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 36m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/27

12:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$399

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

4:21 pm-11:34 am

1 stop19h 13m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 11/16

12:15 pm-9:41 am

1 stop21h 26m

$430

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-12:04 am

2 stops18h 04m

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 10/27

2:03 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$468

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$181

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$181

San FranciscoTijuana

SFO - TIJ

SFOTIJ

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-12:48 am

2 stops17h 18m

$192

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Deals found on 9/24

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tijuana in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Tijuana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Tijuana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Tijuana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Tijuana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tijuana from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 September 25, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tijuana?

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 September 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Tijuana can take about 23h 10m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $304. Airlines will cover a distance of 465 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $293, 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. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

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

  • 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Tijuana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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