Oaxaca is getting easier to reach. Aeroméxico is adding 90 monthly flights and roughly 15,000 monthly seats between Mexico City and Oaxaca's three main airports: Oaxaca City, Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. The biggest change is on the coast. Huatulco flights nearly double from November 2026, and Puerto Escondido flights rise by more than 70% from January 2027.
Key takeaways
90 new monthly frequencies and about 14,900 extra monthly seats, all from Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Huatulco (HUX): 31 to 60 monthly flights, starting November 2026.
Puerto Escondido (PXM): 30 to 52 monthly flights, starting January 2027.
Oaxaca City (OAX): 141 to 180 monthly flights, starting November 2026.
At the same time, Aeroméxico temporarily suspended its Tulum route, citing lower-than-expected demand.
What Aeroméxico announced
The expansion was announced in October 2026 by the Oaxaca state government, which said the extra capacity responds to the high tourist demand expected across the state. Here is how service changes on each route from Mexico City:
Huatulco (HUX): 31 → 60 monthly flights (9,600 monthly seats), from November 2026
Puerto Escondido (PXM): 30 → 52 monthly flights (9,225 monthly seats), from January 2027
Oaxaca City (OAX): 141 → 180 monthly flights (23,114 monthly seats), from November 2026
For the coast, that means about two Aeroméxico flights a day into Huatulco and close to two a day into Puerto Escondido, up from roughly one a day at each.
Why the Oaxaca coast benefits most
The Oaxaca coast is served by two airports about 110 km apart, and most of the coast's beach towns sit between them. More flights into both makes almost every part of the coast easier to reach in a single day from Mexico City, and from anywhere that connects through it.
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX). Photo: Vmzp85 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Huatulco is the closest airport to Puerto Ángel, Zipolite and Mazunte, about an hour away by car.
Puerto Escondido serves Puerto Escondido itself and the surrounding area, including Bajos de Chila and Ventanilla, and is a little over an hour from Zipolite.
The new flights add to other recent improvements. The Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway, opened in 2024, cut the drive from Oaxaca City to the coast from 6–8 hours to about 2.5. International access is growing too: WestJet launched seasonal flights between Calgary and Puerto Escondido for winter 2025–2026.
Oaxaca vs. Tulum: airlines are shifting capacity
The announcement came as Aeroméxico temporarily suspended its Mexico City–Tulum flights from October 1, 2026, citing lower-than-expected demand and the need to maximize its route network. Volaris has also announced it will stop flying to Tulum in 2027.
Airlines move aircraft to where demand is growing. Adding capacity to Huatulco and Puerto Escondido while pulling back from Tulum suggests they expect the Oaxaca coast to keep growing. For buyers comparing Mexico's beach markets, it's a useful data point: the Oaxaca coast is still at an earlier stage, with lower-density towns and prices below the Riviera Maya. Read more in why the Oaxaca coast is being called the next Tulum.
What better connectivity means for Oaxaca coast real estate
Accessibility is one of the main drivers of a destination's long-term development. More seats and more frequent flights matter to three groups of buyers.
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM). Photo: Antonio Velasco Cruz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Second-home owners can visit more often and on shorter trips, with more flight times to choose from.
Vacation-rental investors benefit from a larger pool of travelers who can reach the coast easily, which supports occupancy across more of the year.
Long-term buyers tend to see infrastructure such as roads and air routes come before wider recognition of a market.
Flights alone don't set property values. Location, title and the quality of the build still matter most. But connectivity is the foundation that makes a coastal market workable for people who don't live there full time. See our earlier analysis of the new coastal highway and airport expansion on the Oaxaca coast.
Where Oaxaca Land Co projects sit in relation to the airports
Near Huatulco airport: ICON and Casa Flamingo in Zipolite, and Mirasol, oceanfront apartments in Puerto Ángel.
Near Puerto Escondido airport: Ventanilla ocean-view villas, Chila Hills in Bajos de Chila and Zapata apartments near Punta Zicatela.
From the surf breaks of Puerto Escondido to the quieter bays of Puerto Ángel, Zipolite and Mazunte, each town on the Oaxaca coast has its own character. For an overview of each town, see our guide to the Oaxaca coast.
FAQs
How many flights is Aeroméxico adding to Oaxaca?
Aeroméxico is adding 90 monthly flights and roughly 15,000 monthly seats between Mexico City and Oaxaca City, Huatulco and Puerto Escondido.
When do the new Huatulco and Puerto Escondido flights start?
Huatulco goes from 31 to 60 monthly flights starting in November 2026. Puerto Escondido goes from 30 to 52 monthly flights starting in January 2027.
Which airport is closest to Zipolite, Puerto Ángel and Mazunte?
Huatulco International Airport (HUX) is the closest, about an hour by car. Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) is a little over an hour from Zipolite.
Did Aeroméxico stop flying to Tulum?
Yes. Aeroméxico temporarily suspended its Mexico City–Tulum route from October 1, 2026, citing lower-than-expected demand.
Is the Oaxaca coast a good place to buy property?
Better air access, the new highway from Oaxaca City and limited supply of quality developments make the coast increasingly attractive to second-home buyers and investors. As with any purchase in Mexico, check title, location and rental rules before you buy.
Conclusion
The Oaxaca coast is opening up. With Huatulco flights nearly doubling and Puerto Escondido gaining over 70% more service, it has never been easier to discover, experience and ultimately make this coastline your home. At Oaxaca Land Co, we're excited about what comes next. Contact us to talk about property on the Oaxaca coast.
Sources: Oaxaca state government announcement, reported by Diario Marca (October 9, 2026); Mexico News Daily (September 28, 2026); WestJet (August 2025).
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