Flying from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). Explore the options for taking off from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight.
Oaxaca (where Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) is the most popular route. There are 48 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Aeromexico at 9:30pm. Go for the first MEX to OAX departure with Aeromexico at 6am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to OAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to OAX.
Among carriers on this route, Aeromexico is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) plane ticket with departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Check if flying out of NLU makes more sense for your journey.
From NLU, direct flights from Mexico City to OAX can be booked with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the most frequently booked airline flying from NLU to OAX.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport.
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to OAX flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
Book a hotel close to OAX if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, central Oaxaca is around 8 kms (5 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
£10 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. A return flight starts at £18. These prices can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). January is the busiest month to travel to Oaxaca. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in November.
Before locking in your Mexico City to OAX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 24ºC.
More about Oaxaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Oaxaca right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Oaxaca when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez followed by Templo de Santo Domingo and Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución).
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Oaxaca. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the northwest, top sights here include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) north of Oaxaca, Veracruz is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Veracruz Cathedral, San Juan de Ulúa and Malecón Veracruz Puerto.
