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Flights from Detroit to Tijuana
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Tijuana. The fastest way is one stop via Monterrey or Guadalajara, about 8h 35m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 25m
Detroit to Tijuana at a glance
Fastest journey7h 25mVia Monterrey, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Monterrey or Guadalajara
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Tijuana
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Monterrey (MTY) TIJ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Sat09:15 DTT10:40 MTY2h 35m connection13:15 MTY14:50 TIJAeroméxico Connect + Viva
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DTT Chicago (ORD) TIJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,169 km1,968 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hTijuana vs Detroit
- Currency in Tijuana
- MXN
- Airports
- DTW → TIJ
Flights from Detroit to Tijuana: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Tijuana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Monterrey, Guadalajara and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Tijuana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,169 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Tijuana?
The best connecting points are Monterrey (MTY), Guadalajara (GDL), Chicago (ORD) and San Jose Del Cabo (SJD). Aeroméxico Connect flies both legs via Monterrey, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Tijuana?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 3 hours behind Detroit.





