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Only Volaris operates flights between Oaxaca and Mérida.

Flights from Oaxaca to Mérida usually depart from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan (OAX) and arrive at Mérida Rejon (MID).

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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $150 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $219 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 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 Oaxaca to Mérida most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 3% 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 43% on the Oaxaca to Mérida route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $138 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $241, a difference of $103. 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 Oaxaca to Mérida route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:37 am and lands at 12:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:37 am and lands at 12:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

A nonstop flight from Oaxaca to Mérida takes 1h 35m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $136 to $654. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Oaxaca to Mérida are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $94, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating Oaxaca to Mérida flights. 93% 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 02m, compared with 8h 47m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 9h 29m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Mérida Rejon Airport (MID) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MAS

Round-trip flights from Oaxaca to Mérida range from $131 to $234, with an average of $168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $131 counts as a good deal.