Travelling from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) taking off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Puerto Escondido International Airport is located in Puerto Escondido. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Mexico City.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) is the most popular route. There are 26 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with VivaAerobus at 8:30pm. Go for the first MEX to PXM departure with Aeromexico at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Mexico City to PXM.
Flying over a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) take off from this terminal.
VivaAerobus is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport departing from MEX.
Viva Aerobus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to PXM.
Among carriers operating on this route, Aeromexico has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
MEX is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination on time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) plane ticket out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether departing from NLU makes the most sense for you.
Get on your direct flight from Mexico City to PXM with VivaAerobus. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of NLU.
Viva Aerobus is the top choice for bookings on the NLU to PXM route.
With 73.87% of its services arriving as scheduled, Viva Aerobus is the top on-time carrier flying between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Puerto Escondido International Airport.
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to PXM flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PXM and fast-forward to bedtime:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) to central Puerto Escondido
The centre of Puerto Escondido is around 2 kilometres from Puerto Escondido International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport is 29 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 68 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to PXM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM). April is the peak month for travel to Puerto Escondido. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Puerto Escondido is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Mexico City to PXM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport in December when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Puerto Escondido
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Puerto Escondido right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Puerto Escondido when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Playa Coral followed by Bahia Puerto Escondido and Mirador Sueño Imposible.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Puerto Escondido. Around 137 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez, Templo de Santo Domingo and Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución).
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Mexico, head for Tehuacan, roughly 290 kilometres north of Puerto Escondido. Zona arqueológica de Tehuacán Viejo, Xtreme Adventure Park and Archealogic Zone of Tehuacan Viejo are the start of reasons to visit.
