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

• Earliest: departs at 1:23 pm and lands at 5:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:31 pm and lands at 6:33 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Oaxaca takes 4h 02m, covering 1,780 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca range from $399 to $623, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $485 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $440 round-trip via Santiago de Querétaro (QRO), compared to $464 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $61–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $423 to $4,003. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Oaxaca are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $239, which is 5% above 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 Los Angeles to Oaxaca usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Oaxaca Xoxocotlan (OAX).

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to Oaxaca. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $91.

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 Los Angeles and Oaxaca.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 51m, compared with 8h 02m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 9h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Oaxaca is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific 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.

Yes. Los Angeles International Airport has about 21 lounges. If you are looking forward to flying out using the airport, consider visiting one of the lounges to enjoy access to computer and internet services, food and drinks, as well as resting platforms. You may go to Be Relax Spa on Terminal 1, Delta Sky Club and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse on Terminal 2, and USO Lounge outside the terminals, among many others. Each terminal features different lounges, primarily associated with different airlines.

Oaxaca International Airport serves a lot of towns, cities, and localities that are close to Oaxaca. Apart from Oaxaca City, you may land at this airport if you’d like to visit Tehuacán City and Veracruz City. These cities can be accessed by road or small charter planes.

For those arriving at OAX and who would like to get to the city center, there are several means of public transport you may consider using. First, you may use a public bus or taxi outside the arrivals area. At the arrivals terminal, you may also rent a vehicle at the airport’s car rental agencies, such as Alamo and Europcar.

If you are waiting for your flight at LAX, you may catch some sleep at some of the comfortable seats found in the Terminals. For instance, Terminal 6 has armrest-free benches, which are ideal for laying back for a rest. You can also find comfortable couches at Gate 148 in TBIT. Consider bringing a blanket along to fight off the cold.