Flying from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Buenos Aires.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to TIJ.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP arrive at their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can get to EZE from central Buenos Aires in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 32 kilometers or so.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to TIJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 83.93% of them landing as planned.
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Grab a Tijuana Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Central Tijuana is roughly 6 kilometers from Tijuana Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, $433 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $877. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to TIJ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). July is the peak month for travel to Tijuana. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Buenos Aires to TIJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Tijuana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tijuana right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Tijuana Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub are major attractions which should feature on any good Tijuana itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometers east of Tijuana, a trip to Mexicali will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider San Luis Rio Colorado, roughly 209 kilometers east of Tijuana. Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas are key highlights.
