Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
San Antonio and Oaxaca are in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAT to OAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Oaxaca Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAT and OAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SAT touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
Central San Antonio to San Antonio International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Oaxaca Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SAT:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Antonio International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar to explore Oaxaca and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Oaxaca Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Oaxaca in March.
When booking your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Oaxaca Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAT to OAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
