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Airlines with Flights to Oaxaca (OAX)
Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Oaxaca.
| Airline | Hub / Connection | Key US Routes | Approx. Travel Time | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | DFW / LAX / JFK | DFW, LAX, JFK, ORD (nonstop) | 2.5–4.25h | AA |
| United Airlines | IAH / ORD | IAH, ORD (nonstop) | 2.25–3.5h | UA |
| Alaska Airlines | LAX / SFO | LAX, SFO (nonstop) | 3–3.25h | AS |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL / LAX | ATL (nonstop seasonal) | ~3.5h | DL |
| Aeromexico | Mexico City (MEX) | MEX (domestic ~1h) | ~1h from MEX | AM |
| Volaris | MEX / GDL | LAX, SJC (budget nonstop) | 3–3.5h | Y4 |
Why Fly to Oaxaca, Mexico?
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is served nonstop by American and United from US cities. From Oaxaca you can visit Monte Albán (45 min — extraordinary Zapotec ceremonial capital), Hierve el Agua (1.5h — extraordinary petrified mineral waterfall formations in the Sierra), the Tule Tree (30 min — a 2,000-year-old Montezuma cypress with the widest trunk circumference of any tree in the world), and the mezcal-producing villages of the Sierra Sur (1–2h south).
Oaxaca Airport (OAX) — Quick Facts
IATA Code
ICAO Code
~9 km south of Oaxaca city center
~20 min (colectivo)
~15 min (MXN 100–160 / ~$5–8)
1 Terminal
Mexico City MEX (~6h by road), Huatulco HUX (~6h by road)
Mexican Peso (MXN); USD widely accepted
How to Find the Cheapest Oaxaca Airfare
Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Oaxaca airline tickets from the USA.
Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead
Oaxaca airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure.
Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)
Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Oaxaca are consistently 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Los Angeles (LAX) or Dallas (DFW) — 3h Nonstop, Best Value
Los Angeles (American, 3h nonstop) and Dallas (American, 2.5h nonstop) are the closest and most affordable US gateways to Oaxaca. Houston (United, 2.25h) is even closer for Texas travelers. Chicago (United, 3.5h), New York (American, 4.25h), and San Francisco (Alaska/American, 3.25h) round out the nonstop US coverage. OAX airfare is competitive year-round — slightly higher around Día de los Muertos (book that period 6–12 months ahead).
Book Día de los Muertos Accommodation 12 Months Ahead
Oaxaca’s Día de los Muertos (Oct 31–Nov 2) is Mexico’s most extraordinary cultural festival — and the city’s accommodation fills completely up to a year in advance for peak dates. If your goal is to attend the cemetery vigils at Xoxocotlán (the most elaborate) and Etla (the most local), book your hotel and arrange a guide immediately after this year’s event for next year’s dates. Airfare for late October–early November should be booked 4–6 months ahead.
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Flights to Oaxaca from US — Top Questions
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Oaxaca is served by OAX Airport (IATA: OAX, ICAO: MMOX), located ~9 km south of Oaxaca city center. Mexico City MEX (~6h by road), Huatulco HUX (~6h by road) is the nearest alternative hub.
Top airlines include American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.
Shoulder seasons offer the best Oaxaca airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
Flight times to Oaxaca (OAX) vary by departure city — from under 2 hours from nearby gateways to 24+ hours for long-haul international routings.
Oaxaca Airport (OAX) is located ~9 km south of Oaxaca city center. Bus takes approximately ~20 min (colectivo), while a taxi takes around ~15 min (MXN 100–160 / ~$5–8).
Flights to Oaxaca from the US — Your Complete Guide
Economy round-trip fares to Oaxaca (OAX) typically range $299–$650 round-trip. Compare all airlines and lock in the best Oaxaca airfare. No booking fees — ever.
Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Oaxaca
lights to Oaxaca from USA
Oaxaca (Oaxaca de Juárez) is the capital of Oaxaca state and Mexico’s most celebrated culinary, artistic, and indigenous cultural destination — a city of 300,000 at 1,550m in the Valley of Oaxaca, where the extraordinary green cantera stone architecture of the historic center (UNESCO World Heritage jointly with Monte Albán), the extraordinary Oaxacan cuisine (widely considered Mexico’s deepest and most complex food culture — the seven moles of Oaxaca, the tlayuda, the tasajo, the extraordinary mezcal from agave cultivated in the surrounding Sierra), and the extraordinary indigenous cultural traditions of the Zapotec, Mixtec, and 14 other indigenous groups create a city of incomparable cultural richness. The extraordinary Monte Albán (2,500-year-old Zapotec capital on a leveled mountain top, one of the most dramatically sited archaeological sites in the Americas) and the extraordinary Día de los Muertos celebrations (the most elaborate in Mexico, when the city’s cemeteries are transformed into extraordinary flower-and-candlelight altars — book accommodation 12 months ahead for October 31–November 2) make Oaxaca one of Mexico’s most essential destinations. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Oaxaca from your US departure city.
Oaxaca Airfare: Budget Tips
Oaxaca airfare from the USA typically ranges $299–$650 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Oaxaca airline tickets.
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