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Connecting route · Mexico → Costa Rica

Flights from Tijuana to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Tijuana to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Cancun, about 7h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 46m
TIJSJOMEX

Tijuana to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Cancun

Best ways to fly from Tijuana to San Jose

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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TIJ Mexico City (MEX) SJO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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TIJ Cancun (CUN) SJO
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~8h 08m
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TIJ Monterrey (MTY) SJO
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Viva
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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TIJ Guadalajara (GDL) SJO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~8h 50m
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TIJ Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 25m
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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
4,208 km2,613 miles
Journey time
7h 46mestimate
Time difference
+2hSan Jose vs Tijuana
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
TIJ → SJO

Flights from Tijuana to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tijuana to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Cancun and Monterrey. 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 Tijuana to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,208 km.
Where do you change planes between Tijuana and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN), Monterrey (MTY) and Guadalajara (GDL). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tijuana and San Jose?
Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Tijuana and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.

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