Flying from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Oaxaca.
Flights from OAX to CUN start from 09:39 — the earliest with Volaris. The last service of the day is at 09:39 with Volaris. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your OAX to CUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Volaris has direct flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Volaris.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OAX and CUN:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Rs15,902 is currently the best price for a one-way Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs28,411. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAX to CUN.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OAX to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
When it comes to Xoxocotlan Airport's on-time performance, 72.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Oaxaca to Xoxocotlan Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're taking a late Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Xoxocotlan Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OAX to CUN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.