Cancún to Oaxaca (CUN–OAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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32N
3:05 PM
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32N
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F9 Frontier
32N
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CM Copa
32N
11:11 AM
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2h 9m
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F9 Frontier
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Y4 Volaris
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Cancún to Oaxaca
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 701 mi 2h 7m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

CUN–OAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–OAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 32N 2h07 – Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier 7 32N 2h07 – – –
Y4 Volaris 7 32N 2h07 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CM, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to OAX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to OAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
NLU ~5h 51m MEX ~17h 14m GDL ~19h 17m MTY ~21h 27m DFW ~21h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
327
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · OAX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in Oaxaca.
Distance & Flight Time
701 mi / 1,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m.
Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

Facts

CUN–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance701 mi / 1,129 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: OAX
Full nameXoxocotlán International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAX / MMOX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation4,989 ft / 1,521 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 701 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CUN to OAX. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLU, MEX, GDL, MTY, DFW, IAH and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oaxaca is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from OAX to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to OAX

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUN to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to OAX ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 701 miles (1,129 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NLU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.