Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar announced new and reactivated Volaris routes from Tijuana and Mexicali airports, expanding direct service to several Mexican destinations starting in mid-2026.
From Tijuana, Volaris will launch a direct route to Mérida beginning June 1, 2026, with four weekly flights. The airline will also reactivate its Tijuana to Puerto Escondido route starting June 2, with three flights per week. From Mexicali, Volaris is adding a second direct route to Los Cabos, according to Tribuna de México.
The new routes are part of a broader state strategy to increase traffic at both airports. Tijuana’s Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport already serves as a major hub for Cross Border Xpress (CBX) users, the pedestrian bridge that connects the terminal directly to San Diego. For English-speaking residents who use CBX to access domestic Mexican flights, the added destinations mean fewer connections through Mexico City or Guadalajara.
Mexicali’s airport has historically offered limited commercial service compared to Tijuana. A second Los Cabos route gives travelers in the Imperial Valley and eastern Baja California a direct option to the Cape Region without driving west to Tijuana first.
Volaris, Mexico’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier, has been steadily building its Baja California presence. The airline launched a direct Tijuana to Las Vegas route in October 2024. The new additions signal continued demand for border-region air travel, particularly on leisure routes to beach destinations and the Yucatán Peninsula.
Fares and booking details for the June 2026 routes have not yet been published on the Volaris website. Travelers should check volaris.com for schedule updates as launch dates approach.