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Only Volaris operates flights between Mérida and Oaxaca.

Flights from Mérida to Oaxaca usually depart from Mérida Rejon (MID) 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 Mérida to Oaxaca.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $172 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $168.

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

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Mérida to Oaxaca route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $147 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $280, a difference of $133. 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 Mérida to Oaxaca route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:26 am and lands at 10:03 am
• Latest: departs at 8:26 am and lands at 10:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $170. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mérida to Oaxaca takes 1h 37m, covering 535 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.

Volaris is the only airline operating Mérida to Oaxaca flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 14m, compared with 7h 25m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 8h 53m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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 Mérida to Oaxaca range from $145 to $235, with an average of $170 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.