Flying from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Oaxaca two hours ahead of San Jose.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SJC to OAX flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose International Airport to Oaxaca Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a sought-after stop between SJC and OAX.
Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from SJC land on time.
San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SJC. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Oaxaca Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to OAX if you're on a late San Jose International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Oaxaca Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Oaxaca Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Oaxaca Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the busiest month for flights from San Jose International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Oaxaca in March.
Book your flight from San Jose International Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you want to go to Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJC to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.