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.
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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.