Flying from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Oaxaca two hours ahead of Mexicali.
To ensure you get on your MXL to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is a popular stopover on the MXL to OAX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is $126. A round-trip fare is currently $326. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MXL to OAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
80% of flights departing from Mexicali Airport land at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of MXL.
To get to Mexicali Airport from central Mexicali, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Book a hotel close to OAX if you're catching a late Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and venture far and wide through Oaxaca and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Oaxaca Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Oaxaca in March.
When reserving your flight from Mexicali Airport to Oaxaca Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXL to OAX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including 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 this destination's highlights firsthand at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
