Cheap Flights from LAX to TIJ: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Tijuana

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to TIJ are

• January 15th to March 18th
• August 6th to December 2nd

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to TIJ is late September. Prices can be as high as $2959 for Monday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $244 for Thursday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Tijuana

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Tijuana (TIJ) will usually cost between $251 to $2052 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $246. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $2450. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2204 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $342 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to TIJ flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to TIJ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to TIJ flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.66, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly to TIJ, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into LAX. Mondays are the most expensive days to fly to Tijuana, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Los Angeles. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $141 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Thursday and returning a week later will cost an average of $704. Return trip prices are from the TIJ to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to TIJ can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 13 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to TIJ while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LAX to TIJ

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to TIJ — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to TIJ? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Avianca, COPA, Frontier, InterJet, VivaAerobus, Volaris, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 128 miles or 206 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to TIJ?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to TIJ flight is about 1 hour 13 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Tijuana?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from LAX to TIJ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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