Flying from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX): What you need to know
Oaxaca is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is located in Oaxaca, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to OAX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to OAX even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to OAX flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near OAX:
Grab a Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport rental car and discover Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is around 8 kilometers from the center of Oaxaca. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
Currently, $894 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,695. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to OAX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). December is the peak month for travel to Oaxaca. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in September.
Book a Melbourne to OAX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Oaxaca to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Oaxaca
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oaxaca:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Oaxaca when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Guelaguetza followed by Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Templo de Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometers northwest of Oaxaca, a visit to Puebla will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Veracruz is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 257 kilometers north of Oaxaca. No journey is complete without a visit to Veracruz, Veracruz Cathedral and San Juan de Ulúa.
