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

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F96849
F9 Frontier
320
1:41 PM
PDT TB
6:42 PM
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Y4 Volaris
A20N
1:41 PM
PDT TB
6:42 PM
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4h 1m
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Y4 Volaris
A20N
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12:01 PM
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4h 21m
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F9 Frontier
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Los Angeles to Oaxaca
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,781 mi 4h 1m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

LAX–OAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
F9 Frontier 4 320 4h01 77% – –
Y4 Volaris 4 A20N 4h01 77% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20N – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 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
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
NLU ~5h 20m MEX ~17h 12m GDL ~18h 16m DFW ~21h 51m MTY ~22h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
427
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
OAX → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 1m.
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 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
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 approximately 4h 1m. The route covers 1,781 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from LAX to OAX. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLU, MEX, GDL, DFW, MTY, IAH and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier and 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 ranges from 4 hours 1 minutes. 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

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