Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Oakland.
Flights from OAK to MEX start at 22:08 — the first with Volaris. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Volaris. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights.
Your OAK to MEX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Traveling to Mexico City (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
Volaris is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OAK and MEX:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
$91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Return flights start from $233. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from OAK to MEX, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OAK to MEX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from OAK land at their destination as scheduled 83.61% of the time.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is roughly 5 miles from the center of Mexico City. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The quietest month for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you want to visit Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 43ºF and 73ºF. Look for cheap tickets from OAK to MEX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 13 miles north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to tick off its leading sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, your itinerary will be busy.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 290 miles west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without seeing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
