Travel & Logistics

Arrival in Oaxaca

Be sure to set your clocks—in Oaxaca, you’re on Central Standard Time, which is +2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, -5 hours behind GMT / UTC.

Trip Start

Our adventure begins at on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the La Quinta Real Hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Arrival Airport

The best airport to fly into is Oaxaca's Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), about 25 minutes by car or taxi from our hotel.

Recommended Flights

There are two options we recommend for departing Portland on April 27, 2022. United avoids redeye connections and is the more expensive option.

  • United: UA #1552 departs PDX at 7:20am and arrives Houston IAH at 1:20pm local time; connecting to UA #4377 departing IAH at 4:41pm and arriving Oaxaca OAX at 7:15pm local time.

  • American: AA #2319 departs PDX at 12:04am and arrives Dallas DFW at 5:39am local time; connecting to AA #1699 departing DFW at 10:30am and arriving Oaxaca OAX at 1:23pm local time.

Transfer from Airport

Once you have booked your flights, please email Janet with a copy of your itinerary so we can coordinate ground transportation.

Our Hotel in Oaxaca

We are staying at the La Quinta Real Hotel (5 de Mayo 300, Ruta Independencia, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca; tel. +52 855 266 5203). Off a central side street a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.

Departure from Oaxaca

Departure Airport

The closest airport is Oaxaca's OAX airport.

Recommended Flights

We recommend flying on May 1, 2022 on either United or American for the return leg to PDX.

  • United: UA #4281 departs OAX at 7:45am and arrives IAH at 10:28am local time; from IAH the quickest option is connecting through Denver or SFO to arrive in PDX by 5:38pm, or having a longer layover at IAH and flying directly back to PDX for arrival at 7:39pm.

  • American: AA #1699 departs OAX at 2:14pm and arrives DFW at 5:13pm local time; connecting to AA# 2224 departing DFW at 10:25pm arriving PDX on May 2 at 12:14am.

Transfer to Airport

After breakfast on our last day, we will organize transfers to OAX airport based on your departure flight.