Travelling from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX): What you need to know
The timezone in Oaxaca is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Sacramento. Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is located in Oaxaca.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Sacramento to OAX. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Whether you're eager to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sacramento to OAX.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
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81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 72 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Start your trip early by spending a night near Stockton Metropolitan Airport before your Sacramento to OAX flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 59%.
The street address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
Book a hotel near OAX if you have a late flight from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, central Oaxaca is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is R 3,031. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,986. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sacramento to OAX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). Visit Oaxaca in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Sacramento to OAX plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Oaxaca to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oaxaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Oaxaca right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Sacramento to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Oaxaca when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez followed by Templo de Santo Domingo and Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución).
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres northwest of Oaxaca, a trip to Puebla will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Veracruz is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 257 kilometres north of Oaxaca. No trip is complete without visiting Veracruz Cathedral, San Juan de Ulúa and Malecón Veracruz Puerto.
