Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-5, making Mcallen two hours ahead of San Diego.
Leave enough time to make your SAN to MFE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAN and MFE include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
At the moment, ₹ 10,203 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 22,054. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAN to MFE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to MFE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Reserve a hotel near MFE if you're on a late San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a McAllen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and chase adventure across Mcallen and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from McAllen International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The street address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport to the centre of Mcallen has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Mcallen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Mcallen has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a visit to Houston will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.