Travelling from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca share the same timezone, UTC-6.
To ensure you catch your PXM to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PXM and OAX:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Right now, $100 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $232. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PXM to OAX, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PXM to OAX.
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Handy information about Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
Of the departures from Puerto Escondido Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Puerto Escondido Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Puerto Escondido. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near PXM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
If you have a late Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near OAX:
Grab a Oaxaca Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Oaxaca Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Oaxaca. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Oaxaca. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Puerto Escondido Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you'd like to go to Oaxaca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PXM to OAX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are the start of reasons to visit.