Los Angeles to Oaxaca (LAX–OAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 52m ago
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F96849cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:31 PM
PDT TB
7:33 PM
CST
4h 2m
30%
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✓
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Y47849+1
Y4 Volaris
320
2:31 PM
PDT TB
7:33 PM
CST
4h 2m
19%
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✓
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F96848cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:41 AM
CST T1
12:49 PM
PDT
4h 8m
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✓
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Y47848+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
9:41 AM
CST
12:49 PM
PDT
4h 8m
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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 10 hubs
MEX Mexico City 5h 51m AAAMCX → AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to Oaxaca flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 16m 6RAMAS → CMY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oaxaca flights
IAH Houston 7h 14m AAAFAS → ACUA Houston (IAH) to Oaxaca flights
QRO Querétaro 9h 27m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Oaxaca flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 5m 5YAAAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Oaxaca flights
CUN Cancún 12h 53m AAAMDL → CMF9Y4 Cancún (CUN) to Oaxaca flights
MTY Monterrey 12h 56m VB → AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Oaxaca flights
NLU Mexico City 15h 57m 6RM7 → AMVB Mexico City (NLU) to Oaxaca flights
DEN Denver ~9h 45m AAACAF → Y4 Denver (DEN) to Oaxaca flights
TIJ Tijuana ~10h 25m → Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Oaxaca flights
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Los Angeles to Oaxaca
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,781 mi 4h 2m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–OAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–OAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 4 320 4h02 70% – F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to OAX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to OAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MEX ~5h 51m GDL ~6h 16m IAH ~7h 14m QRO ~9h 27m DEN ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
498
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
LAX → OAX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
OAX → LAX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Oaxaca is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · OAX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Oaxaca.
Distance & Flight Time
1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 2m 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 LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance1,781 mi / 2,867 km
Flight time4h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take about 4h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,781 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to OAX: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Guadalajara and George Bush Intercontinental.
Oaxaca is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from OAX to LAX 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 LAX to OAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to OAX is about 4 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,867 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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