Denver to Oaxaca (DEN–OAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,650 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
MEX Mexico City 5h 40m AMF9UA → AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAACAV → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Oaxaca flights
IAH Houston 6h 51m 8CACAV → ACUA Houston (IAH) to Oaxaca flights
CUN Cancún 6h 56m F9UAWN → CMF9Y4 Cancún (CUN) to Oaxaca flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 45m AAACAF → F9Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Oaxaca flights
GDL Guadalajara 19h 33m F9Y4 → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oaxaca flights
QRO Querétaro 22h 29m Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Oaxaca flights
MTY Monterrey 22h 41m VB → AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Oaxaca flights
NLU Mexico City ~5h 32m → AMVB Mexico City (NLU) to Oaxaca flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Oaxaca
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,650 mi 5h 15m nonstop

DEN–OAX had nonstop service from Volaris and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,650 miles in 5h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DEN–OAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 1 – – 78% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 78% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to OAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
NLU ~5h 32m MEX ~5h 40m DFW ~6h 13m IAH ~6h 51m CUN ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
599
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → OAX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
OAX → DEN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oaxaca is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · OAX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Oaxaca.
Distance & Flight Time
1,650 mi / 2,655 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance1,650 mi / 2,655 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,650 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DEN to OAX: Volaris and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Yes, return flights from OAX to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to OAX

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) had nonstop service from Volaris and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DEN to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to OAX is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,650 miles (2,655 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.