Flying from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM): what you need to know
Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido share the same timezone, UTC-6.
To ensure you get on your OAX to PXM flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between OAX and PXM include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
At the moment, $120 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $221. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from OAX to PXM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OAX to PXM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal 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 Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport.
Handy information about Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
81% of flights departing from Oaxaca Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of OAX.
Oaxaca Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Oaxaca. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to OAX:
Arriving at Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
If you're getting in on a late Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near PXM:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Puerto Escondido Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore Puerto Escondido and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Puerto Escondido Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Puerto Escondido. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Oaxaca Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport for April if you'd like to visit Puerto Escondido during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OAX to PXM in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Puerto Escondido has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north-west of Puerto Escondido, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Puerto Escondido. No journey is complete without experiencing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.