Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from TIJ to TAP start from 14:40 — the first with Volaris. The last departure is at 23:00 with Volaris. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TIJ to TAP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Tapachula (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Volaris. This popular airline has direct flights from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
Right now, RM272 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM679. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from TIJ to TAP, book your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from TIJ to TAP.
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Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
63.47% of flights that take off from Tijuana Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Tijuana Airport from central Tijuana, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near TIJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
After your Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Mision Surf is a good option within easy reach of TAP.
Explore without limits with a Tapachula International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Localiza and discover more of Tapachula and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tapachula International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to central Tapachula
Tapachula International Airport to the centre of Tapachula has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tapachula in February.
Book your flight from Tijuana Airport to Tapachula International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Tapachula during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TIJ to TAP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Villahermosa is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tapachula. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Yumka, Parque Museo La Venta and paseo tabasco.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Tapachula, Coatzacoalcos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Parque Y Cancha De Futbol, Cancha De Basquetball and Asta de bandera Alameda.