Flying from Merida Airport (MID) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Merida and Oaxaca are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are three Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MID to OAX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Volaris is your ticket to exploring Oaxaca (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport offered by this carrier.
Volaris tops the list for bookings on this route.
Volaris tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MID to OAX flights, with 91.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MID and OAX:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Merida Airport (MID)
Merida Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MID arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Merida Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Merida. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MID:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to OAX if you're taking a late Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Oaxaca Airport rental car and discover Oaxaca and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Oaxaca based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Merida Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you want to visit Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MID to OAX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are among its highlights.
