Travelling from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) taking off from here.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TIJ.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TIJ flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near TIJ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tijuana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tijuana and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Tijuana Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
The centre of Tijuana is around 6 kilometres from Tijuana Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
At the moment, RM3,492 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM7,236. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TIJ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Tijuana Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Tijuana. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Melbourne to TIJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Tijuana
Start your Tijuana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tijuana Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub are must-do's during your Tijuana adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Tijuana, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its must-visit sights. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana, San Luis Rio Colorado is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas.
