Travelling from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM). Explore the options for setting off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport flight.
Mexico City and Puerto Escondido (where Puerto Escondido Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), with 26 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEX to PXM is the 6am Aeromexico option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:30pm with VivaAerobus.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to PXM, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Get to your destination in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) are available from here.
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport departing MEX include:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and PXM is VivaAerobus.
Among carriers on this route, Aeromexico leads the way for on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Planning to leave from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) flight tickets can be booked from here.
VivaAerobus operates direct flights from Mexico City to PXM leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in one go.
VivaAerobus is the most frequently booked airline flying from NLU to PXM.
Flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Puerto Escondido Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with VivaAerobus compared to other carriers.
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to PXM flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PXM instead:
Grab a Puerto Escondido Airport rental car and discover Puerto Escondido and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to central Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido Airport to central Puerto Escondido is roughly 2 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
At the moment, Rs9,137 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs18,494. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to PXM, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM). Plan your visit to Puerto Escondido in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Mexico City to PXM flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Puerto Escondido to range from 23ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC.
More about Puerto Escondido
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Puerto Escondido right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido Airport:
Playa Coral and Bahia Puerto Escondido are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Puerto Escondido travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mirador Sueño Imposible.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Puerto Escondido. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Guelaguetza, Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca.
Tehuacan is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres north of Puerto Escondido. No trip is complete without dropping by Xtreme Adventure Park, Zona arqueológica de Tehuacán Viejo and Tavo’s Garden.
