Oaxaca to Puebla flights
Puebla lies 271 km (168 mi) north-west of Oaxaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Oaxaca | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 255,029 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,571 m (5,154 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | OAX, 7 km out | PBC, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 21700–94916 | 15020–96670 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Oaxaca
Oaxaca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,038 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Puebla
Puebla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Oaxaca?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Oaxaca.
How long does it take to get from Oaxaca to Puebla by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oaxaca and Puebla?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Oaxaca to Puebla flights?
Typically Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.