Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Oaxaca one hour behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your IAD to OAX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and OAX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Rs58,728 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs141,067. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to OAX if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IAD to OAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Reserve a hotel near OAX if you're catching a late Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Oaxaca and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Oaxaca. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you want to explore Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Oaxaca, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 370 kilometres north-west to Mexico City to tick off its top attractions. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are among the biggest draws.
