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Flight deals from Cancun to Oaxaca

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $287. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Oaxaca

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cancun to Oaxaca flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Cancun to Oaxaca

Cancun to Oaxaca: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cancun to Oaxaca below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Oaxaca.

Cancun to Oaxaca: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$270
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineVolaris
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to Oaxaca: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cancun to Oaxaca is $270. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Cancun to Oaxaca.
Volaris, Frontier Airlines and Copa fly direct from Cancun to Oaxaca.
As of June 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Cancun to Oaxaca.
The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Oaxaca is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to Oaxaca Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Oaxaca but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Oaxaca is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aeromexico and Volaris offer the cheapest flight tickets to Oaxaca.

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.

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