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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
HOUTIJMTY

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
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 35m
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HOU Guadalajara (GDL) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 32m
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3
HOU San Luis Potosi (SLP) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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HOU Queretaro (QRO) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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HOU Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) TIJ
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 28m
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HOU San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) TIJ
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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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.

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