Flights from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido
OAX to PXM
A practical guide to the short regional flight from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), including Aerotucán, baggage limits, surfboards and when flying beats driving.
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The direct flight from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) takes about 35 minutes. The source page identified Aerotucán as the regular direct operator in 2026 using Cessna Caravan aircraft, with a 15 kg included baggage allowance and fares that varied by travel date. Flight schedules and prices should be confirmed directly with the airline.
- Flight time: about 35 minutes.
- Regional aircraft: Cessna Caravan 208 on Aerotucán service.
- Recorded included baggage: 15 kg per traveler.
- Road alternative: about 2.5–3 hours by private vehicle via the toll highway.
Aerotucán and the direct OAX–PXM route
Aerotucán is a regional Oaxaca airline and was the regular direct operator identified on the source page. The route uses small turboprop aircraft, so capacity and baggage space are far more limited than on a commercial jet. Confirm the current schedule, fare and baggage rules directly before buying.
What about Aerovega?
The Spanish source documented Aerovega as a small air-taxi service with intermittent operation rather than a standard scheduled airline. Its 2026 operation could not be independently confirmed on the source page, so it should not be treated as a dependable primary option without direct confirmation.
Flying vs. traveling by road
| Category | Regional flight | Road transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Travel segment | ~35 min in the air | ~2.5–3 hr by highway |
| Door-to-door time | Adds airport transfers and check-in | Direct address to address |
| Luggage | Strict weight/space limits | Can be planned around the vehicle |
| Surfboards | Space-dependent and must be confirmed | Can be declared in advance |
| Group economics | Priced per traveler | Private transfer priced per vehicle |
Baggage and surfboards matter on a small aircraft
The source page recorded a 15 kg included baggage allowance on Aerotucán. Because the aircraft is small, oversized equipment can be difficult. Surfboards should always be declared before purchase; long boards may not fit depending on aircraft load and operator rules.
Fare references are not live prices
The source page recorded Aerotucán one-way adult fares around MXN 1,884–3,400 depending on date and demand. Those are dated references, not a current quote. Confirm the fare and schedule directly with the airline before planning around them.
OAX to PXM flight questions
How long is the flight from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido?
About 35 minutes in the air. Total door-to-door time is longer because you must reach OAX, check in, collect baggage and leave PXM.
How much baggage can I take?
The source page recorded 15 kg included on Aerotucán; confirm the current allowance directly because small-aircraft rules can change.
Can I take a surfboard?
Possibly, but it must be confirmed before travel. Aircraft space and weight limits make long boards less predictable than road transportation.
Should I fly or drive?
Fly if you travel light and value the short flight. Travel by road for door-to-door service, larger luggage, surfboards, groups or more flexible timing.