Volaris Adds Three-Weekly Oakland–Zacatecas Flights to Expand Bay Area–Mexico Connectivity
(IN SHORT) Volaris has launched thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Oakland (OAK) and Zacatecas (ZCL), marking its sixth direct Mexican route from Oakland and complementing its service to San Salvador. Operating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the airline uses Airbus NEO aircraft equipped with options for premium and standard seating plus onboard purchases. The service enhances connectivity for Bay Area residents visiting Mexico and brings Zacatecas’s UNESCO-listed historic center closer to U.S. travelers. Flights depart Oakland at 1:15 PM, return from Zacatecas at 9:01 AM, and tickets are available via Volaris.com.
(PRESS RELEASE) OAKLOAND, CA, 2025-Jul-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost carrier, has inaugurated its first nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Zacatecas, Mexico (ZCL). This new route expands Volaris’s Mexican network from OAK to six destinations and complements Volaris El Salvador’s existing link to San Salvador. Flights will operate three times weekly—Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—and passengers were welcomed with a celebratory gate-side event.
Craig Simon, Port of Oakland Director of Aviation, remarked, “We’re grateful to Volaris for continually enhancing its service at OAK. Nonstop connections to Mexico are invaluable to our Bay Area community, and we look forward to introducing Zacatecas visitors to all the Bay Area offers—because flying through OAK truly is the best gateway to the San Francisco Bay.”
Service details are as follows:
Southbound (OAK → ZCL): Departs 1:15 PM, arrives 5:46 PM
Northbound (ZCL → OAK): Departs 9:01 AM, arrives 11:45 AM
Jorge Roberto García Rojas, Volaris’s Director of Distribution and Market Development, added, “Linking Oakland to the historic city of Zacatecas furthers our mission to diversify route options and better serve travelers on both sides of the border.”
Nestled at 8,000 feet in Mexico’s Bajío highlands, Zacatecas boasts a UNESCO-designated historic center rich in Spanish Baroque architecture, atmospheric cobblestone streets, and panoramic views. Volaris will deploy its modern Airbus A320neo family aircraft on the route, offering passengers choices such as premium seating, assigned seats, and a variety of à la carte food and beverage selections.
Tickets are now on sale at Volaris.com. For photos and videos from the launch event, please click here.
Media Contact
Kaley Skantz – Airport Spokesperson
tel:510-563-2893
SOURCE: Oakland Airport
