Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tijuana (CHI - TIJ)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tijuana and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$413	American 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tijuana is currently $413
Cheapest one-way flight	$179	Volaris 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Tijuana is currently $179
Last-minute weekend getaway	$413	American 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Tijuana is currently $413
Cheapest business class flights	$734	American 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 28 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Tijuana is currently $734

Fastest flight	6 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Tijuana takes 6 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tijuana is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–410
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $360–920

Popular airlines from Chicago to Tijuana

Volaris

from $419

Typical price: $320–530

400 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - TIJ Every day
American

from $413

Typical price: $335–660

124 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TIJ Every day
Viva

Typical price: $295–570

78 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TIJ Every day
Aeromexico

from $461

Typical price: $820–1,350

56 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TIJ Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Tijuana

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 16 min 2 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 29 min 17 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 18 min 126 mi
Mexicali R.Sanchez Taboada International (MXL)

Mexicali Mexico 2 hr 38 min 103 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Tijuana

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Tijuana are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $255 to $410.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tijuana recently found on Google Flights was with American from $413. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Volaris flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $419, flying from Jul 20 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $413, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $461, flying from May 17 to May 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tijuana starts at $413 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $179 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

6 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Tijuana.

Tijuana sees steady visitor traffic year-round, becoming busiest during U.S. universities’ spring break (Mar/Apr). The Mediterranean climate features hot, humid summers (Jun–Sep) and mild, somewhat rainy winters (Nov–Mar). Key events and holidays include the Tijuana Jazz & Blues Festival (May), Mexican Independence Day (Sep 16) and Expo Tequila (Oct), with tastings and regional music.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Tijuana.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Tijuana really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Tijuana.

In terms of flights, Volaris is the most popular. Volaris offers 400 connecting flights per week. Volaris flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Tijuana are:

American offers 124 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) .
Viva offers 78 connecting flights per week. Viva flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) .
Aeromexico offers 56 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Tijuana.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tijuana recently found on Google Flights was with American from $413. The cheapest one-way flight was with Volaris from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Volaris flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $419, flying from Jul 20 to Jul 29.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $413, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to Tijuana is $461, flying from May 17 to May 26.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Tijuana.

There are 400 Volaris connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 124 American connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Viva connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tijuana at price $413 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Tijuana.

There are 400 Volaris connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 124 American connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Viva connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to Tijuana per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Tijuana.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Tijuana, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tijuana start at $734 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tijuana start at $413 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Tijuana, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Tijuana starts at $413 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tijuana at price $413 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Tijuana, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.