Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-6, making Mcallen two hours ahead of San Diego.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SAN to MFE flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SAN and MFE:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight is R 1,937. A return ticket right now is R 4,588. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAN to MFE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SAN to MFE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
Reserve a hotel near MFE if you're on a late San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Mcallen Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and discover more of Mcallen and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mcallen Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Mcallen Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Mcallen. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Mcallen in March.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Mcallen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No journey is complete without seeing San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
