Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Mexico City and Oaxaca follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Every week, there are 68 Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 Aeromexico flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:25 with Aeromexico.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEX to OAX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Oaxaca (and then other corners of Mexico) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
With an impressive 83.96% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier offering MEX to OAX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEX and OAX:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight is $38. A return fare right now is $83. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MEX to OAX, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEX to OAX.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEX? If you're catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Pick up a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Xoxocotlan Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Xoxocotlan Airport to central Oaxaca has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
March is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Oaxaca in April.
Before locking in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEX to OAX around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. About 370 kilometers north-west of Oaxaca, a trip to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 370 kilometers north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favorite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
