Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-6, making Mcallen two hours ahead of Sacramento.
To ensure you catch your SMF to MFE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SMF and MFE include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight is R 1,944. A return ticket right now is R 5,226. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SMF to MFE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SMF to MFE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport, take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
If you're getting in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MFE:
Travel at your own speed with a Mcallen Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and discover more of Mcallen and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Mcallen Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
From Mcallen Airport, Mcallen is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 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 Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Mcallen in March.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Mcallen Airport for August if you'd like to explore Mcallen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to MFE in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Mcallen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
