Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport is 2 hours.
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, making Oaxaca one hour behind Cancun.
Pack your bags and choose from seven weekly Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your CUN to OAX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Volaris is your ticket to exploring Oaxaca (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport offered by this airline.
Volaris is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CUN to OAX flights is Volaris. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.33% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CUN and OAX:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights departing from Cancun Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from CUN.
Central Cancun to Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
If you have a late Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near OAX:
Travel at your own pace with a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and see more of Oaxaca and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Oaxaca. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Oaxaca. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you'd like to go to Oaxaca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CUN to OAX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. No journey is complete without dropping by Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.