Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Salt Lake City and Oaxaca follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
To ensure you get on your SLC to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SLC and OAX:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
$392 is the best price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight. A return flight starts at $848. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SLC to OAX, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SLC to OAX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SLC land at their destination as scheduled 82.4% of the time.
To get to Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 2 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Follow your own route with a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and chase adventure across Oaxaca and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Xoxocotlan Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Xoxocotlan Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Oaxaca. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
March is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Oaxaca in April.
When booking your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SLC to OAX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.