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Flights from Madrid to Tijuana

There are no direct flights from Madrid to Tijuana. The fastest way is one stop via Mexico City or Monterrey, about 16h 15m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 23m
MADTIJMEX

Madrid to Tijuana at a glance

Fastest journey15h 23mVia Mexico City, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Monterrey

Best ways to fly from Madrid 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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MAD Mexico City (MEX) TIJ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Iberia · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris
Wed13:30 MAD16:27 MEX2h 03m connection18:30 MEX20:45 TIJIberia + Aeroméxico
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 15m
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MAD Monterrey (MTY) TIJ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Iberia · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Fri09:00 MAD11:51 MTY3h 24m connection15:15 MTY16:50 TIJAeroméxico + Viva
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 50m
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MAD Guadalajara (GDL) TIJ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~16h 32m
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MAD Chicago (ORD) TIJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~15h 23m
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MAD Queretaro (QRO) TIJ
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~17h 30m
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MAD Cancun (CUN) TIJ
Leg 1: Air Europa, Evelop Airlines, World2Fly · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~17h 30m
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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
9,407 km5,842 miles
Journey time
15h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hTijuana vs Madrid
Currency in Tijuana
MXN
Airports
MAD → TIJ

Flights from Madrid to Tijuana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madrid to Tijuana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. 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 Madrid to Tijuana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,407 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Tijuana?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY), Guadalajara (GDL) and Chicago (ORD). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and Tijuana?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 9 hours behind Madrid.

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