Cheap Flights from RIC to OAX: When to Fly from Richmond to Oaxaca

 

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to OAX are

• January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
• July 2nd to July 15th
• August 20th to October 21st

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RIC to OAX is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $1449 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $339 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.

 

When to Fly to Oaxaca

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Oaxaca (OAX) will usually cost between $342 to $790 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $344. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $988. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $645 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $458 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to OAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RIC to OAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RIC to OAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.15, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to OAX, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into RIC. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $185 (29%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $396. Return trip prices are from the OAX to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RIC to OAX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 18 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking RIC to OAX

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from RIC to OAX — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RIC to OAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromar, Aeromexico, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Xoxocotlan International Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1843 miles or 2966 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RIC to OAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to OAX flight is about 4 hour 18 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Oaxaca?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from RIC to OAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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