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What is the best way to travel from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to San Francisco from Tijuana Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
16h 10m
$99
$110
2
Flight
1h 35m
$34
$214
118

What is the cheapest way to reach San Francisco from Tijuana Airport?

You can get to San Francisco with just $34 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $34
Thursday
from $55
Friday
from $88
Saturday
from $128
Sunday
from $108
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $34
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $69
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $69
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $230
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $230
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $68
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $68
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • Skyscanner
    1h 45m
    0
    10:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:49 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $137
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    4:14 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    5:49 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $88
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    2:10 PM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119
  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $188
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $199
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $199

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $108
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:59 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $129
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $152
  • Skyscanner
    1h 45m
    0
    10:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:49 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $157
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $157
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $116
  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $118

What are the fastest trips from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco from Tijuana Airport in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Skyscanner. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 41m
Thursday
from 1h 41m
Friday
from 1h 35m
Saturday
from 1h 43m
Sunday
from 1h 40m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $69
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $230
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $69
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $230
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $34
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $68
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $68
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • Skyscanner
    1h 45m
    0
    10:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:49 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $137
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $101
  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    4:14 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    5:49 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $88
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    2:10 PM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $110
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119
  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $199
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    8:04 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $199
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $188
  • Skyscanner
    1h 47m
    0
    11:04 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:51 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $194
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:30 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $128

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 40m
    0
    12:30 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    2:10 PM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $157
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    9:01 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    10:41 PM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $178
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 41m
    0
    9:27 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:08 PM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $157
  • Skyscanner
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $108
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 43m
    0
    8:14 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    9:57 AM
    Oakland Airport
    Oakland Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $129
  • United Airlines
    1h 44m
    0
    6:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    7:59 AM
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    San Francisco, CA - Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $109
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    16h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    7:10 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $118
  • Greyhound US
    20h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    11:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $116
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco

What are the most popular stations in Tijuana Airport and San Francisco?

In Tijuana Airport, you will usually depart from Tijuana Airport, while in San Francisco you will be arriving at Beach St & Hyde St, SoMa or One Ferry Building, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Francisco from Tijuana Airport? With 11 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Tijuana Airport and San Francisco, you can pay as low as $34 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to San Francisco in just 1h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Tijuana Airport and San Francisco are Alaska Airlines, Skyscanner and Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Tijuana Airport and San Francisco is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tijuana, BC or to Daly City, CA, and look at flights from San Diego Airport, and landing at San Carlos Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco?

The most popular companies between Tijuana Airport and San Francisco, are Alaska Airlines, Skyscanner and Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Skyscanner, Viva Aerobus and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco

How can I reach San Francisco from Tijuana Airport?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Francisco from Tijuana Airport.

How far is San Francisco from Tijuana Airport?

The distance between Tijuana Airport and San Francisco is 473.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Tijuana Airport and San Francisco?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 21 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 130 kgs, and a flight 188 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco?

You can get to San Francisco with just $34 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana Airport to San Francisco?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Francisco in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to Tijuana Airport and to San Francisco

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Tijuana Airport and to San Francisco. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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