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Only Volaris operates flights between Cancún and Oaxaca.

Flights from Cancún to Oaxaca usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Oaxaca Xoxocotlan (OAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cancún to Oaxaca.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $152 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $196 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Cancún to Oaxaca most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 23% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Cancún to Oaxaca route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $258, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Oaxaca route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Oaxaca takes 2h 01m, covering 700 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Oaxaca:

• Earliest: departs at 12:51 pm and lands at 2:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:59 pm and lands at 3:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $190. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Volaris is the only airline operating Cancún to Oaxaca flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 9h 04m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Oaxaca Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· MEXRENTACAR
· Fox
· Hertz
· Localiza

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Oaxaca range from $149 to $265, with an average of $190 over the past 12 months. Anything below $149 counts as a good deal.