Travelling from Ciudad Juarez Airport (CJS) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Oaxaca is one hour ahead of Ciudad Juarez and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CJS to OAX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CJS and OAX:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Ciudad Juarez Airport (CJS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ciudad Juarez Airport, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ciudad Juarez Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Ciudad Juarez. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CJS? If you're catching an early flight from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Oaxaca Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider booking a hotel near OAX if you're on a late Ciudad Juarez Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Oaxaca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and venture far and wide through Oaxaca and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Oaxaca Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Oaxaca in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Oaxaca Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Oaxaca, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CJS to OAX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. No journey is complete without dropping by Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
