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

• Earliest: departs at 12:59 pm and lands at 3:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:59 pm and lands at 3:06 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Oaxaca:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Cancún to Oaxaca takes 2h 07m, covering 700 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Cancún to Oaxaca range from $159 to $277, with an average of $206 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $206 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $131 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $216 for nonstop.

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

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Oaxaca flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cancún to Oaxaca are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Localiza
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Oaxaca most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Cancún to Oaxaca. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $173 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $277, a difference of $104.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volaris operates flights between Cancún and Oaxaca.

Flying via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 7h 17m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.