Flying from New York to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from New York to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). Check out your options for departing Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is 3 hours behind New York. Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from New York to TIJ.
If you're flying during a popular month like August, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from New York to TIJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
EWR is roughly 24 kilometres from central New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Tijuana Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 48 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from New York to TIJ? Unwind in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you have a late flight from New York to Tijuana Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TIJ:
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours and 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Tijuana Airport is ر.ق. 515. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,073. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from New York to TIJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from New York to Tijuana Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a new deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for a cheap ticket from New York to TIJ every day.
Customise your journey by applying filters. Adjust the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from New York to Tijuana Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from New York to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
April is the quietest time to fly to Tijuana. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from New York to Tijuana Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Tijuana. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from New York to TIJ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Tijuana Airport in February when temperatures average between 7ºC and 22ºC.
More about Tijuana
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Tijuana Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tijuana:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Cultural Centre and Tijuana Arch are popular attractions which should be on every Tijuana itinerary.
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