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Flights from Tampa to Tijuana

There are no direct flights from Tampa to Tijuana. The fastest way is one stop via Mexico City or Cancun, about 7h 30m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 30m
TPATIJMEX

Tampa to Tijuana at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mVia Mexico City, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Cancun

Best ways to fly from Tampa to Tijuana

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
TPA Mexico City (MEX) TIJ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris
Sun10:15 TPA11:08 MEX1h 22m connection12:30 MEX14:45 TIJAeroméxico
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 30m
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2
TPA Cancun (CUN) TIJ
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Viva, Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~8h 40m
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3
TPA Chicago (ORD) TIJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~8h 59m
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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
3,345 km2,077 miles
Journey time
7h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hTijuana vs Tampa
Currency in Tijuana
MXN
Airports
TPA, PIE → TIJ

Flights from Tampa to Tijuana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tampa to Tijuana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Cancun 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 Tampa to Tijuana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,345 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Tijuana?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN) and Chicago (ORD). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Tijuana?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Tijuana?
Tijuana is 3 hours behind Tampa.

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