Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-5, making Mcallen one hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FLL to MFE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between FLL and MFE:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Right now, R 1,714 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,417. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from FLL to MFE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near FLL? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
If you're getting in on a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MFE:
Follow your own route with a McAllen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and find adventure across Mcallen and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from McAllen International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport to the centre of Mcallen has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Mcallen in February.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to McAllen International Airport for August if you want to visit Mcallen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLL to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Mcallen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No journey is complete without seeing The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
