2
Aerolíneas
35×
Por semana
$4,500 MXN
Desde (est.)
0.8h
Directo
Tijuana (TIJ) → Los Angeles (LAX)
Tijuana
Aeropuerto Internacional General Abelardo L. Rodríguez
DISTANCE
222 km
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
🇺🇸
LAX ·
- País
- USA
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Moneda
- USD
- Visa (paisano)
- B1/B2 required
- Audiencia
- Alta — corredor paisano-USA
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽VivaAerobus
VB
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Tijuana → Los Angeles: airlines, fares, timing
Tijuana to Los Angeles is a short air bridge between Mexico’s northern border and southern California, with around 35 flights a week. The route carries border-region residents, families visiting relatives, and travellers combining both sides of the border in a single trip. Block time is under an hour.
Airlines operating this route
Two carriers fly TIJ-LAX: Volaris and VivaAerobus, both on a low-cost model with a lean base fare to which bags are added. With dozens of departures between them across the week, the route is built for flexibility — if one flight fills or is delayed, another is rarely far behind.
MXN fares — what to expect
As a short border route flown by two low-cost carriers, TIJ-LAX is among the cheapest to the United States. The lowest fares are on mid-week flights, and prices rise in December, Holy Week and the summer. One to three weeks of lead time usually secures a low fare in MXN.
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About Los Angeles
Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast, is the second-largest city in the United States and the heart of the entertainment industry, with a vast Mexican-origin community. For travellers from Tijuana it is a nearby family-visit and business destination, well connected to the rest of California.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Tijuana to Los Angeles? Direct TIJ-LAX flights are operated by Volaris, VivaAerobus. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the TIJ-LAX flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 0.8 hours. The TIJ-LAX route runs roughly 35 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book TIJ-LAX for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on TIJ-LAX? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking. Paisano travelers should check each carrier’s additional-baggage allowance.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? B1/B2 required. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
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Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
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