Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Tijuana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Portland.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PDX to TIJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is a well-known stop between PDX and TIJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, ر.ق. 803 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,405. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to TIJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to TIJ.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination on time.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you're arriving on a late Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near TIJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Tijuana and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to TIJ in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are highlights.
