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Flights from Houston to Tijuana
There are no direct flights from Houston to Tijuana. The fastest way is one stop via Monterrey or Guadalajara, about 6h 35m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 13m
Houston to Tijuana at a glance
Fastest journey6h 13mVia Monterrey, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Monterrey or Guadalajara
Best ways to fly from Houston 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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HOU Monterrey (MTY) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, SkyWest · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Sun10:15 HOU10:25 MTY2h 50m connection13:15 MTY14:50 TIJUnited Airlines + Viva
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HOU Guadalajara (GDL) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Viva, 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
- 2,080 km1,292 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 13mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hTijuana vs Houston
- Currency in Tijuana
- MXN
- Airports
- IAH, HOU → TIJ
Flights from Houston to Tijuana: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Houston to Tijuana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Monterrey, Guadalajara and San Luis Potosi. 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 Houston to Tijuana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,080 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Tijuana?
The best connecting points are Monterrey (MTY), Guadalajara (GDL), San Luis Potosi (SLP) and Queretaro (QRO). United Airlines flies both legs via Monterrey, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Tijuana?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ).
What is the time difference between Houston and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Houston.





