Austin to McAllen (AUS–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MFE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 20 | E7W | 1h25-1h28 | SkyTeam | AM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach McAllen from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MFE | SAT→MFE | IAH→MFE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 174 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 45m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MFE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in McAllen.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–MFE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MFE
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUS to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MFE ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).