Austin to McAllen (AUS–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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280 mi airlines 34/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4177
DL Delta
E75L
11:20 AM
MDT TM
12:40 PM
MST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4053
DL Delta
E75L
3:31 PM
MDT TM
4:54 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4326
AM Aeromexi
E7W
3:31 PM
MDT
4:54 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4121
DL Delta
E75L
3:45 PM
MDT TM
5:08 PM
MST
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4067
DL Delta
E7W
10:34 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4175
DL Delta
E7W
5:28 AM
MST
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4177
DL Delta
E75L
1:20 PM
MST TM
2:54 PM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4053
DL Delta
E75L
5:34 PM
MST TM
7:15 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to McAllen
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 280 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

AUS–MFE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–MFE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 27 E75L, E7W 1h20-1h25 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 E7W 1h23 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to MFE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
230
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → MFE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MFE → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → MFE delays →

Other ways to reach McAllen from Austin

Nearby airports with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.
Metric AUS→MFE IAH→MFE
Distance from AUS 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 34 147
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
McAllen is 1 hour behind Austin.
AUS: MDT · MFE: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
280 mi / 451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
Getting to AUS

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

Key statistics for the Austin to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance280 mi / 451 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 20 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 280 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from AUS to MFE. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, IAH, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
McAllen is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from MFE to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to MFE

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUS to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to MFE ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).