Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Jose.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your SJO to OAX flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJO and OAX:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight is 84 €. A round-trip fare is currently 195 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to OAX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights leaving from Juan Santamaria International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near OAX:
Explore without limits with a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and see more of Oaxaca and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Xoxocotlan Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Xoxocotlan Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
March is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Oaxaca in April.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are key highlights.