Cheap Flights from Oaxaca (OAX) to Mexico City (MEXA)

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Oaxaca to Mexico City? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Oaxaca to Mexico City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$103
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 16 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week600

Finding cheap flights from Oaxaca to Mexico City: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Mexico City: Mexico City Juarez International, Felipe Angeles International and Toluca.
The best price we found for a return flight from Oaxaca to Mexico City is $103. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Oaxaca to Mexico City.
WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico fly direct from Oaxaca to Mexico City.
As of June 2025, there are 300 flights per week flying from Oaxaca to Mexico City.
The cheapest month to fly from Oaxaca to Mexico City is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Oaxaca Airport, the cheapest airport near Mexico City is Felipe Angeles International – which is 37.9 km away from the centre of Mexico City. We've found flights into this airport from $103.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Oaxaca Airport to Mexico City on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mexico City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mexico City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. June is typically the warmest month in Mexico City, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Viva offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mexico City.

Travelling from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to Mexico City: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City.

  • Oaxaca (the location of Xoxocotlan Airport) and Mexico City follow the same timezone — UTC-6.

  • The most popular route is from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from 46 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OAX to MEX is the 05:51 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:15 with Aeromexico.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OAX to Mexico City flight.

  • If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

  • Start your trip at OAX and fly straight to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City tickets.

  • Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City. Book your ticket with one of these:

  • OAX is around 8 kilometres from central Oaxaca. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near OAX? If you've booked an early flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 72.16% of flights that take off from Xoxocotlan Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to Mexico City

  • $42 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $103. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from OAX to Mexico City.

  • Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from OAX to Mexico City.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City.

Airports in Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and discover more of Mexico City and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from OAX to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • The centre of Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 55 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.

  • Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your OAX to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at NLU can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Mexico City

  • Travel to Mexico City during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Before booking a Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OAX to Mexico City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Mexico City

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Mexico City:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are leading attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Mexico City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are among the biggest draws.

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