Flights to Oaxaca
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,038 ft | 4,989 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,038 ft, OAX handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 4,989 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Oaxaca
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca to Mexico City | Mexico | 366 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Oaxaca to Houston | United States | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Oaxaca to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Oaxaca to Puebla | Mexico | 271 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Oaxaca to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Oaxaca to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Oaxaca to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Oaxaca to San Antonio | United States | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Oaxaca to Zapopan | Mexico | 810 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Oaxaca to Guadalajara | Mexico | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Oaxaca to Mérida | Mexico | 864 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Oaxaca to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Oaxaca to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Oaxaca to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Oaxaca to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Oaxaca to Austin | United States | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Oaxaca to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Oaxaca to Cancún | Mexico | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Oaxaca to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,072 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Oaxaca to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Oaxaca to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Oaxaca to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Oaxaca to Chongqing | China | 14,261 km (8,861 mi) | about 19 h 2 min |
| Oaxaca to Chengdu | China | 14,261 km (8,861 mi) | about 19 h 2 min |
| Oaxaca to Guangzhou | China | 14,486 km (9,001 mi) | about 19 h 19 min |
| Oaxaca to Shenzhen | China | 14,482 km (8,999 mi) | about 19 h 19 min |
| Oaxaca to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,863 km (6,750 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Oaxaca to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,990 km (9,936 mi) | about 21 h 15 min |
| Oaxaca to Wuhan | China | 13,766 km (8,554 mi) | about 18 h 24 min |
| Oaxaca to Mumbai | India | 15,840 km (9,842 mi) | about 21 h 3 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Oaxaca?
Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is OAX from Oaxaca city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Oaxaca on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.