Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Santiago.
To ensure you catch your SCL to TIJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,398. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 2,260. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SCL to TIJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SCL to TIJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport reach their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SCL.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Tijuana and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tijuana Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Tijuana in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you want to explore Tijuana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to TIJ in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its leading attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Mexico, consider Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are key reasons to visit.
