$306 Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oaxaca (OAX)

Salt Lake City International Airport

When searching for cheap flights from Salt Lake City, Orbitz.com is the place to go. No matter where you're flying, there is bound to be a flight available from Delta, Southwest, United Airlines or many other major carriers. Sitting four miles from the central downtown district, Salt Lake City International Airport is the 21st busiest airport in the United States and a great place to find nonstop flights to over 45 locations in the country.

Parking at the Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport offers hourly and daily indoor parking with easy access to terminal one and two for $28.00 a day. Economy parking is also available at a location a few blocks from the main terminal. Parking here is $7.00 per day and includes a free shuttle to the terminal. There are also park and fly options with a number of local businesses. Diamond Airport Parking offers rates that range from $6.60 to $22.38 a day. Perks with this service include a free shuttle to the airport and a car wash.

Transportation to the Airport

Most hotels in the Salt Lake area offer a free shuttle to the airport. Depending on traffic and the location of the hotel, a trip in a shuttle could take up to 20 minutes. There are also three taxi companies available. City Cab, Ute Cab and Yellow Cab can take passengers from a hotel or place of business straight to a terminal. Cabs can be hailed on the street or they can be booked online or by phone. Prices vary based on the time of year and how far the trip to the airport is. Utah Transit Authority offers buses to the airport that leave from the city center every 30 minutes during the weekdays, every hour after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. This cheap and efficient transportation option costs $2.25 for a one-way trip.

Restaurants at the Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport offers several dining options in the main concourse, including a concessions area that offers McDonalds, Krispy Kreme and Starbucks. For coffee lovers, the local Mill Creek Coffee Roasters has a location in the airport. Passengers looking for a place to watch a game or grab a beer should try the Squatter Pub Brewery with its large selection of meals and brews. Before booking your next vacation, be sure to check out the cheap flights from Salt Lake City on Orbitz.com.

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.