Flying from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX). Explore the options for departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Approximately 1 hour 14 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Oaxaca (where Xoxocotlan Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX), with 68 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to OAX is the 06:00 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:25 with Aeromexico.
Your flight from Mexico City to OAX won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) can be booked from this terminal.
At MEX, you'll find a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport, including:
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Want more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)? Browse the fares jetting out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Mexico City to OAX departing from NLU. Take off with any of these carriers and head straight to your destination:
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour and 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to OAX is far easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
About Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
Reserve a hotel close to OAX if you're taking a late flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Xoxocotlan Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Oaxaca. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport is Rs4,489. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs8,353. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Mexico City to OAX, reserve your journey 7 months ahead of your departure.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport if you travel in April. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Oaxaca in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Oaxaca is April, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to OAX in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 24ºC.
More about Oaxaca
Start your Oaxaca trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, Ethnobotanical Garden and Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art are essential stops on your Oaxaca itinerary.
Complete your Oaxaca trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Mexico City to Xoxocotlan Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Oaxaca. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
