Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Oaxaca is one hour ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from LAX to OAX start at 12:13 — the earliest with Volaris. The last service of the day is at 15:42 with Volaris. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LAX to OAX flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Volaris has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Oaxaca — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and OAX:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight is $161. A round-trip ticket right now is $337. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to OAX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LAX to OAX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
Book a hotel close to OAX if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and explore beyond Oaxaca's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Xoxocotlan Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Xoxocotlan Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Oaxaca. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Oaxaca is April, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.