American Airlines Launches First-Ever U.S. Flight to Puerto Escondido
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Puerto Escondido start in December
Photo: American Airlines, Embraer E175. Courtesy of Forsaken Films / Unsplash
American Airlines is launching nonstop flights to Puerto Escondido this winter, strengthening its position as the dominant carrier in the U.S.-Mexico market.
Beginning on December 3, American will launch a twice-weekly, year-round service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Puerto Escondido (PXM) on Wednesdays and Saturdays, operated by an Embraer 175 aircraft. This regional jet offers a total capacity of 76 passengers across three classes, including 12 First Class seats and 34 Main Cabin Extra seats.
Puerto Escondido
Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the southern state of Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido is a laid-back beach town known for its beaches, surfing, nightlife, and seafood. Once considered off the beaten track, it has surged in popularity in recent years and is fast becoming a must-see destination among intrepid travelers.
Photo: Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Courtesy of Zeltzin Tuxtla / Unsplash
In fact, this city was recently named one of the top 25 destinations to visit in 2025 by Airbnb, which described it as a ‘beach paradise’ and a ‘beautiful escape.’ And while tourism is booming, it still offers a relaxing alternative to well-trodden Mexican destinations like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta.
Dominating Mexico
Once the route is launched, Puerto Escondido will become American’s 30th destination in Mexico. According to the airline, it offers more flights between the U.S. and Mexico than any other carrier, while it’s also operating a record-breaking number of flights and seats to Mexico in 2025.
| Number | Mexican Destination |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acapulco (ACA) |
| 2 | Aguascalientes (AGU) |
| 3 | Cancún (CUN) |
| 4 | Chetumal (CTM) |
| 5 | Chihuahua (CUU) |
| 6 | Cozumel (CZM) |
| 7 | Culiacán (CUL) |
| 8 | Durango (DGO) |
| 9 | Guadalajara (GDL) |
| 10 | Hermosillo (HMO) |
| 11 | Huatulco (HUX) |
| 12 | Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) |
| 13 | La Paz (LAP) |
| 14 | León (BJX) |
| 15 | Loreto (LTO) |
| 16 | Manzanillo (ZLO) |
| 17 | Mazatlán (MZT) |
| 18 | Mérida (MID) |
| 19 | Mexico City (MEX) |
| 20 | Monterrey (MTY) |
| 21 | Morelia (MLM) |
| 22 | Oaxaca (OAX) |
| 23 | Puerto Escondido (PXM) |
| 24 | Puerto Vallarta (PVR) |
| 25 | Querétaro (QRO) |
| 26 | San José del Cabo (SJD) |
| 27 | San Luis Potosí (SLP) |
| 28 | Tampico (TAM) |
| 29 | Tijuana (TIJ) |
| 30 | Torreón (TRC) |
“With the announcement of American’s 30th destination in Mexico – Puerto Escondido – we further solidify our position as the leading U.S. airline in the country with an operation and network that is unmatched,” said José A. Freig, VP of International, Contact Center Operations and Service Recovery at American Airlines.
Graphic: American Airlines Mexican network. Courtesy of greatcirclemap.com / Markus Englund
“Puerto Escondido is quickly becoming a top destination for travelers in search of tropical and relaxing getaways, and we are confident that our new service from Dallas-Fort Worth will offer our customers the opportunity to experience a unique part of Mexico.”
Mexico is an important market for American Airlines, which claims the country is the most popular international travel destination for Americans. This has been reflected by a significant expansion of the airline’s Mexican network in recent months.
Photo: Tulum, Mexico. Courtesy of Spencer Watson / Unsplash
Last year, it launched flights to Tijuana (TIJ), Tulum (TQO), and Veracruz (VER), followed by a new service to Tampico (TAM) in March this year. It’s also adding new flights from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Cancun (CUN) in November, which will be the only international service in the entire state of Oklahoma.
