Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Houston and Mcallen follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from IAH to MFE start at 07:30 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 22:35 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 68 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your IAH to MFE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Mcallen (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IAH to MFE flights, with 83.38% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and MFE include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
R 2,169 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,987. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to MFE, reserve your journey eight months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IAH to MFE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Reserve a hotel near MFE if you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a McAllen International Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from McAllen International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 around 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)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mcallen. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McAllen International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Mcallen, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Mcallen. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for San Antonio, about 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are among the biggest draws.
