Flight Time from San Diego to Tijuana
The flight from San Diego to Tijuana covers about 17 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
32 min
Nonstop flight
17 mi
Straight-line
24 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
San Diego and Tijuana are about 17 mi (28 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 24 mi (39 km), a drive of about 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 17 mi / 28 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 24 mi / 39 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 32.609, -117.084 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
San Diego to Tijuana is about 17 mi (28 km) in a straight line, and roughly 24 mi (39 km) by road.