Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Oaxaca is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Portland.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PDX to OAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Many travellers pass through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is $161. A round-trip fare is currently $819. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to OAX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
If you're getting in on a late Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OAX:
Explore without limits with a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and experience more of Oaxaca and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Oaxaca in March.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Oaxaca Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. 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). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to OAX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Oaxaca, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 370 kilometres north-west to Mexico City to check off its leading sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. No journey is complete without seeing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.