Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Oaxaca one hour ahead of Phoenix.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PHX to OAX flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHX and OAX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is $197. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $663. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHX to OAX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHX to OAX.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and explore beyond Oaxaca's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport to central Oaxaca has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Oaxaca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Oaxaca Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are highlights.