Travelling from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM): What you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Escondido is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Puerto Escondido International Airport is located in Puerto Escondido.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to PXM.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to PXM flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near PXM and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Explore without limits with a Puerto Escondido International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of Puerto Escondido and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to central Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido International Airport to the centre of Puerto Escondido is around 2 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
$1,357 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport. A return flight starts at $4,036. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to PXM if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM). December is when most people visit Puerto Escondido. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
The warmest month in Puerto Escondido is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to PXM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
December sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Escondido
Start your Puerto Escondido trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Puerto Escondido International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Playa Coral, Bahia Puerto Escondido and Mirador Sueño Imposible are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Puerto Escondido itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Escondido will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres north of Puerto Escondido, a trip to Oaxaca will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Guelaguetza, Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Templo de Santo Domingo.
Around 290 kilometres north of Puerto Escondido, Tehuacan is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zona arqueológica de Tehuacán Viejo, Xtreme Adventure Park and Tavo’s Garden.
