Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca is one hour ahead of Denver and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DEN to OAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DEN and OAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is $182. A round-trip ticket right now is $487. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from DEN to OAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
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Select your preferred 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 Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
The address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from DEN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Denver to Denver International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a quick drive from DEN.
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and discover more of Oaxaca and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Oaxaca Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Oaxaca Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Denver International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Oaxaca in March.
Lock in your flight from Denver International 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.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEN to OAX in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like 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 trip is complete without a visit to Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.