Travelling from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Mcallen and Houston are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 69 weekly McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MFE to IAH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Houston (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MFE to IAH flights. A reliable 86.97% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MFE and IAH:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
R 2,012 is currently the lowest price for a one-way McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,854. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MFE to IAH, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MFE to IAH.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MFE arrive on schedule 83.42% of the time.
Central Mcallen to McAllen International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MFE? If you've booked an early flight from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're getting in on a late McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near IAH:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from McAllen International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MFE to IAH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
