Flying from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours ahead of Tijuana, where Tijuana Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from TIJ to Rio De Janeiro. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Mexico. But before reserving your flight tickets from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana, TIJ can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 3 hours and 42 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to TIJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro is C$567. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$929. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TIJ to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a ticket from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Following your flight from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 16 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near SDU. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from TIJ to Rio De Janeiro at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from TIJ to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are major attractions which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Tijuana Airport to Rio De Janeiro.