Flying from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX). Explore your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Xoxocotlan Airport is located in Oaxaca. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to OAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to OAX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
Book a hotel close to OAX if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car and explore Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport flight.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Xoxocotlan Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Oaxaca. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport is RM967. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,978. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to OAX, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX). July is the busiest month to visit Oaxaca. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Before locking in your Vancouver to OAX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Oaxaca
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Oaxaca right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Xoxocotlan Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Guelaguetza, Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez and Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca are must-do's during your Oaxaca adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a trip to Puebla will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Veracruz is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 257 kilometres north of Oaxaca. No trip is complete without dropping by Veracruz Cathedral, San Juan de Ulúan and Malecón Veracruz Puerto.
