Flying from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) jetting off from here.
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight.
The timezone in Oaxaca is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is located in Oaxaca.
The busiest route is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). Pick from 4 direct services each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to OAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during busy periods like December, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get there in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) operate from here.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to OAX that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and OAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to OAX flight:
About Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Grab a Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport rental car and discover Oaxaca and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight.
Getting from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Central Oaxaca is around 8 kilometres from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
At the moment, $242 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $562. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Los Angeles to OAX, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
December is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). Visit Oaxaca in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Los Angeles to OAX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Oaxaca to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 24ºC.
More about Oaxaca
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Oaxaca:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Oaxaca when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Guelaguetza followed by Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Templo de Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Oaxaca, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 274 kilometres northwest to Puebla to tick off its top attractions. From Zócalo de Puebla to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, consider Veracruz, about 257 kilometres north of Oaxaca. Veracruz, Veracruz Cathedral and San Juan de Ulúa are among its highlights.