Mexico City to Oaxaca (NLU–OAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AM2042
AM Aeromexi
E90
10:45 AM
CST
11:57 AM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB9214
VB Viva
321
1:45 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7190
VB Viva
321
7:00 PM
CST
8:10 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM2041
AM Aeromexi
E90
8:40 AM
CST
9:55 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB9215
VB Viva
321
3:30 PM
CST
4:40 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7191
VB Viva
321
8:55 PM
CST
10:05 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Oaxaca
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 242 mi 1h 5m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

NLU–OAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 242 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–OAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 10 321 1h05-1h10
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 1h12 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – VB
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (10 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to OAX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to OAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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.

Other ways to reach Oaxaca from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Xoxocotlán International Airport.
Metric NLU→OAX MEX→OAX VER→OAX
Distance from NLU 22 mi 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 1
Weekly flights 17 108 1
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 5m 22h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Xoxocotlán International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oaxaca is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
NLU: CST · OAX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Oaxaca.
Distance & Flight Time
242 mi / 389 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 12m.

NLU–OAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Oaxaca route.
Route details
Distance242 mi / 389 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: OAX
IATA / ICAOOAX / MMOX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation4,989 ft / 1,521 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to OAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Xoxocotlán International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 12m. The route covers 242 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Viva.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from NLU to OAX. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, DFW, MID, TIJ, GDL, MTY, CUN, VER and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OAX to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX and VER. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NLU to OAX

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Viva. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NLU to OAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to OAX ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 242 miles (389 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX) and Veracruz (VER).