Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Oaxaca is two hours ahead of Tijuana and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 15 Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TIJ to OAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Oaxaca (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
With an impressive 82.14% of services arriving as scheduled, Viva Aerobus has the best on-time performance for TIJ to OAX flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight is 59 €. A return plane ticket right now is 138 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from TIJ to OAX by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from TIJ to OAX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
71% of flights that leave from Tijuana Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Tijuana Airport from central Tijuana, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near TIJ? If you've booked an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
If you're coming in on a late Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near OAX:
Grab a Oaxaca Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport to the centre of Oaxaca has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Oaxaca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Tijuana Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you want to explore Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep you on the move. 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 great destination 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 key reasons to visit.
