Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca is one hour behind Richmond and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to OAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stopover on the RIC to OAX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is $470. A round-trip fare right now is $904. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RIC to OAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Richmond 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 let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to OAX.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the departures from Richmond Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near RIC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OAX if you have a late Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Oaxaca Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Oaxaca Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Oaxaca Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Oaxaca in March.
Lock in your flight from Richmond 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).
Search for cheap tickets from RIC 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 places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. No journey is complete without visiting Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
