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$172+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Oaxaca, Mexico (OAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — OAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan are usually found in August or March, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Oaxaca

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Oaxaca (OAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$369
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$704
From San Francisco to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca
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Mon 9/225:50 amSFO - OAX
1 stop11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:20 amOAX - SFO
2 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$369

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San Francisco

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Oaxaca

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San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

5:50 am-6:27 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Oaxaca Xoxocotlan

Mon 10/6

9:20 am-10:27 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$369

San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

5:50 am-1:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$172

San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

12:43 am-6:26 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$323

San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

12:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$423

San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

11:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop11h 05m

$537

San FranciscoOaxaca

SFO - OAX

SFOOAX

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$679

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca (average of $510). Flying from San Francisco to Oaxaca in December is currently the most expensive (average of $803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to OAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Oaxaca. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Oaxaca is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Oaxaca. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Oaxaca flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Mexico City (MEX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Oaxaca on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Mexico City (MEX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $808.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Mexico City (MEX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Mexico City (MEX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 20m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oaxaca

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oaxaca. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Oaxaca. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca, such as Delta, Aeromexico, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Oaxaca. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Oaxaca one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $323. Users have also found prices from $423 and $537 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Oaxaca by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Oaxaca (average of $510). Flying from San Francisco to Oaxaca in December is currently the most expensive (average of $803). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Oaxaca

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Oaxaca. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$215Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$533Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$540Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$540Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$588Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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