Flying from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Huatulco Airport (HUX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Mexico City and Huatulco are in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from NLU to HUX start at 12:35 — the earliest with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 15:40 with VivaAerobus. In total, there are five weekly Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your NLU to HUX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Huatulco (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a snap with VivaAerobus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is VivaAerobus.
With 73.77% of its services arriving as scheduled, VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier operating NLU to HUX flights.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is a popular stop between NLU and HUX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport flight is P2,229. A return ticket right now is P5,690. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from NLU to HUX by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NLU to HUX.
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Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
67.58% of flights that take off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport, have a look at Verticca Hotel. It's a quick drive from NLU.
Arriving at Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Get off your Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of HUX, check out Planta Glamp Farm.
Grab a Huatulco Airport rental car and explore Huatulco and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Economy and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Huatulco Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Huatulco Airport (HUX) to central Huatulco
From Huatulco Airport, Huatulco is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
The quietest month for a flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Huatulco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Huatulco Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Huatulco, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NLU to HUX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Huatulco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-west of Huatulco, a trip to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Huatulco, Puebla is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo), Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo) and Zocalo.
