On arrival at TIJ, decide whether to exit toward Tijuana or continue over CBX before leaving baggage reclaim. These are different routes and your pickup must match the chosen side. A Tijuana flight does not land at San Diego airport.
For a later connection at Mexico City, use the MEX T1–T2 connection checklist to record terminals, baggage steps and flight deadlines.
What TIJ and CBX connect
Aeromexico describes CBX as a San Diego terminal linked by a pedestrian bridge exclusively for Tijuana airport passengers. Access requires your flight and crossing confirmations and applicable travel documents.
The air ticket, bridge access and entry requirements are separate checks. See which services are included before adding another. Do not book a ride to San Diego airport when the required meeting point is the CBX terminal.
Arrival: choose the right exit
Volaris places CBX access inside baggage reclaim and says you cannot return to cross once outside. It publishes a window of up to 2 hours after arrival toward San Diego and up to 24 hours before departure when entering from the United States.
| Your next step | Confirm before leaving reclaim |
|---|---|
| Stay in Tijuana | Meeting point on the Mexican side |
| Cross through CBX | Boarding pass, crossing ticket, documents and signs |
| A checked bag is missing | Airline report and coordination of your crossing |
| Someone meets an unaccompanied child | Booked procedure and who can access each side |
These windows do not guarantee queue or crossing times. The CBX step-by-step guide covers baggage, documents and pickup without using the wrong exit.
Departure: ask where bags are checked
When entering from California, confirm your airline’s bag-drop location and deadline. Do not apply a Volaris procedure to another operator. Retain baggage receipts and bridge confirmations; access to one service does not establish that the other is purchased.
Baggage allowance depends on fare and route, not TIJ itself. Compare the same pieces outbound and inbound. If the flight changes, check crossing validity and update your driver or pickup contact.
Plan the complete cost
Separate airfare, crossings per person, parking, baggage and group transport in your trip budget. Use actual quotes for each direction; do not assume a fixed saving from the airport or bridge.
Keep TIJ, pickup addresses, contacts and an alternative if your planned journey fails in your trip planner. The flight catalogue helps explore combinations, but confirm airports, stops and availability for your date.
Route-guide catalogue
These are existing editorial guides, not a live timetable. A link does not confirm nonstop service, a current operator, frequency or fare. Check the actual itinerary and date before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Are TIJ and San Diego airport the same?
No. TIJ is Tijuana. CBX links TIJ to a San Diego terminal by pedestrian bridge.
Can I return to CBX after leaving baggage reclaim?
Volaris says you cannot. Choose the route before leaving that area.
Does a listed route confirm an airline or frequency?
No. The catalogue contains guides and does not verify the day’s timetable, operator or availability.
Sources and scope
Checked the TIJ–CBX pedestrian connection, baggage-reclaim access and Volaris access windows, plus Aeromexico’s general travel-document description. Nonstop flights, operators, frequencies, prices and individual immigration eligibility were not verified.
Checked 26 October 2026 (Moscow), 25 October 2026 (UTC).