Direct (nonstop) flights from Tijuana to Morelia

2 airlines fly nonstop from General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (TIJ) to General Francisco J Mujica (MLM). It's 1,318 miles (2,121 km), about 2h 58m in the air. Operated by VivaAerobus, Volaris.

TIJ
General Abelardo L Rodriguez International
🇲🇽 Tijuana, Mexico
MLM
General Francisco J Mujica
🇲🇽 Morelia, Mexico
Flight Time
2h 58m
Distance
1,318 mi
2,121 km
CO₂/pax
223 kg
−34 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
VivaAerobus +1
Time Diff
+1h
Operated by VivaAerobus VivaAerobus Volaris Volaris

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

VivaAerobus VB VivaAerobus
Route
TIJ → MLM
Flight Time
2h 58m
Distance
1,318 mi
Volaris Y4 Volaris
Route
TIJ → MLM
Flight Time
2h 58m
Distance
1,318 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Tijuana to Morelia with one stop · direct emits 223 kg CO₂ per passenger

TIJ UPN (Uruapan) MLM
Leg 1: 3h 5m (1,294 mi) Leg 2: 40m (72 mi) Total: ~3h 45m 🍃 257 kg CO₂ (+15% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TIJ → UPN
3h 5m · 1,294 mi
View TIJ to UPN flights →
Leg 2
UPN → MLM
40m · 72 mi
View UPN to MLM flights →
TIJ PVR (Puerto Vallarta) MLM
Leg 1: 2h 41m (1,091 mi) Leg 2: 1h 7m (280 mi) Total: ~3h 48m 🍃 261 kg CO₂ (+17% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TIJ → PVR
2h 41m · 1,091 mi
View TIJ to PVR flights →
Leg 2
PVR → MLM
1h 7m · 280 mi
View PVR to MLM flights →
TIJ MTY (Monterrey) MLM
Leg 1: 2h 40m (1,118 mi) Leg 2: 1h 23m (412 mi) Total: ~4h 3m 🍃 290 kg CO₂ (+30% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TIJ → MTY
2h 40m · 1,118 mi
View TIJ to MTY flights →
Leg 2
MTY → MLM
1h 23m · 412 mi
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TIJ ZIH (Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo) MLM
Leg 1: 3h 17m (1,411 mi) Leg 2: 50m (156 mi) Total: ~4h 7m 🍃 292 kg CO₂ (+31% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TIJ → ZIH
3h 17m · 1,411 mi
View TIJ to ZIH flights →
Leg 2
ZIH → MLM
50m · 156 mi
View ZIH to MLM flights →
TIJ NLU (Mexico City) MLM
Leg 1: 3h 15m (1,417 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (130 mi) Total: ~4h 25m 🍃 289 kg CO₂ (+30% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TIJ → NLU
3h 15m · 1,417 mi
View TIJ to NLU flights →
Leg 2
NLU → MLM
1h 10m · 130 mi
View NLU to MLM flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Tijuana to Morelia?

A nonstop flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Morelia (MLM) takes approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes. The distance is 1,318 miles (2,121 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Tijuana to Morelia?

2 airlines: VivaAerobus, Volaris.

Is there a nonstop flight from Tijuana to Morelia?

Yes. 2 airlines: VivaAerobus, Volaris.

How far is Tijuana from Morelia?

The flight distance from Tijuana to Morelia is 1,318 miles (2,121 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Miami.

What type of aircraft flies from Tijuana to Morelia?

At 2h 58m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Tijuana to Morelia?

Roughly 223 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 1,115 km.

Is the return flight from Morelia to Tijuana also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tijuana to Morelia?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at General Abelardo L Rodriguez International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.