Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca is two hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SFO to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and OAX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Currently, R 2,905 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,014. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to OAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and explore beyond Oaxaca's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Oaxaca Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Oaxaca. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Oaxaca. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you'd like to go to Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to OAX in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are key reasons to visit.