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Mexicali Airport

Finding cheap flights from Mexicali is easy with Orbitz.com. Compare fares between several airlines and find the best deal from Mexicali to other Mexican destinations as well as connecting service to the United States and beyond. Mexicali is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. The airport is located about 20 miles due east of the city and just several miles south of the border with California. Sales on AeroMexico flights are available through Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Airport

Airport parking is available just outside the terminal. Both hourly and daily rates are available for short-term and long-term parking. Parking is charged by the hour for the first 24 hours and then at the daily rate for longer stays.

Transportation to the Airport

Use Orbitz.com to find low-cost rental services within the Mexicali area. Five rental car agencies serve the Mexicali airport: Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and Sixt. Taxi services are also available at reasonable rates to and from the Mexicali airport and throughout the northern Baja California region. Some hotels in the Mexicali offer paid and complimentary airport shuttles.

Mexicali Airport Restaurants

Travelers can enjoy snacks and meals at several airport venues. Flaps Restaurant and Bar offers full-service meals from 6 a.m. through 1 a.m. Several snack shops and bars also offer a variety of drinks and fresh and packaged food throughout the terminal area. These shops are open throughout the day for both incoming passengers and travelers awaiting flights from Mexicali.

Traveling to Oaxaca

Travelers booking flights to Oaxaca, Mexico will arrive at the Xoxocotlan International Airport, a small single terminal airport that handles about 600,000 passengers yearly. Airlines servicing Xoxocotlan include Aeromexico, United Express and VivaAerobus, among others. The airport's address is Carretera Oaxaca-Puerto Angel Km 7.5, Oaxaca, Edo. de Oaxaca. Cheap flights to Oaxaca are available throughout the year, with reservations ready for booking through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Xoxocotlan International Airport

Transport from the airport into the city can be obtained by renting a vehicle, hiring a taxi or taking one of the shared minivans available in front of the terminal. The trip into town takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the ring road surrounding the downtown area.

The Weather in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is located in the tropical temperature zones, but altitudes and accompanying weather vary widely. Average yearly temperatures are about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. A light jacket is recommended for most of the year, with the summer and early fall receiving enough rain to warrant keeping rain gear at the ready. At higher altitudes, the weather tends to cool down, with freezing temperatures occurring during the winter.

Things to Do in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is widely noted for its art, and it has a number of galleries available for viewing local artists. The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo displays the best of these works. Performance art, including performances of local folklore through music and dance, is also a large part of the culture in Oaxaca. There's also an annual film festival, Oaxaca Film Fest, held during November. It is considered one of the more important festivals in Mexico, and attendees catch flights to Oaxaca from around the world.