There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to Galápagos Islands by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane TIJ - SCY
29h 17m$426–1,430Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane LAX - SCY
20h 10m$857–1,823Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane SAN - SCY
17h 55m$435–1,521
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Galápagos Islands is to fly which costs $420 - $1,500 and takes 29h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Galápagos Islands is to fly which takes 17h 55m and costs $430 - $1,600.
The distance between Tijuana and Galápagos Islands is 4709 km.
It takes approximately 29h 17m to get from Tijuana to Galápagos Islands, including transfers.
Galápagos Islands is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 9:57 AM in Tijuana and 10:57 AM in Galápagos Islands.
There are 170+ hotels available in Galápagos Islands.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?
Aeroméxico, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and Volaris fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) twice a week.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Mexico City, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via San Salvador, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Panama City, Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Houston, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Panama City, Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Houston, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 26m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Miami, Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Cristóbal Airport via Panama City, Guayaquil
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 44m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,600
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Want to know more about travelling around Ecuador
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide


