Cheap flights to McAllen
6 cities have regular scheduled flights to McAllen (MFE). 7 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Houston, Dallas, Austin, Mexico City, Phoenix. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Dallas — Denver
Houston — Denver
Mexico City — San Antonio
Orlando — McAllen
Popular departure cities to McAllen
Flight insights to McAllen
Data-driven trends for direct flights to McAllen — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to McAllen come from Houston, Dallas and Austin. Houston leads with around 130 flights a week.
- Houston130 flights/week
- Dallas85 flights/week
- Austin32 flights/week
- Mexico City13 flights/week
- Phoenix7 flights/week
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to McAllen range from Austin at $77 to Mexico City at $303 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Houstonfrom $181
- Dallasfrom $178
- Austinfrom $77
- Mexico Cityfrom $303
- Phoenixfrom $129
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to McAllen from right now are Austin from $77, Phoenix from $129 and Orlando from $154.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to McAllen is from Orlando at about 2h 40m, followed by Phoenix (2h 30m) and Mexico City (1h 28m).
- Orlando2h 40m
- Phoenix2h 30m
- Mexico City1h 28m
- Dallas1h 27m
- Houston1h 7m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to McAllen?
- There are 6+ cities with regular flights to McAllen, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to McAllen depart from?
- Most travelers fly to McAllen from Houston, Dallas, Austin, Mexico City, Phoenix. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to McAllen?
- 7 airlines operate flights to McAllen, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to McAllen?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to McAllen?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.