Dallas-Fort Worth to McAllen (DFW–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS6277
AS Alaska
319
7:16 AM
MDT TD
8:57 AM
MST
1h 41m
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AA2928
AA American
319
7:16 AM
MDT TC
8:57 AM
MST
1h 41m
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BA5200
BA British
319
7:16 AM
MDT TC
8:57 AM
MST
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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BA4322
BA British
E75
8:20 AM
MDT
10:02 AM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA3753
AA American
E75
8:20 AM
MDT
10:02 AM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA896
AA American
320
8:29 AM
MDT TB
10:15 AM
MST
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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BA5590
BA British
319
8:29 AM
MDT TB
10:10 AM
MST
1h 41m
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AA3309
AA American
319
10:51 AM
MDT
12:29 PM
MST
1h 38m
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AA2865
AA American
7M8
1:14 PM
MDT
2:51 PM
MST
1h 37m
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AA1862
AA American
B38M
1:18 PM
MDT TA
2:57 PM
MST
1h 39m
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AA3375
AA American
E75
3:30 PM
MDT TB
5:01 PM
MST
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3923
AA American
E75
3:50 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
MST
1h 40m
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AS4299
AS Alaska
319
4:47 PM
MDT TD
6:25 PM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS4316
AS Alaska
319
4:47 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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BA2397
BA British
319
4:47 PM
MDT TD
6:25 PM
MST
1h 38m
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AA2353
AA American
738
5:01 PM
MDT
6:42 PM
MST
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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GF6545
GF Gulf
319
5:43 PM
MDT TB
7:21 PM
MST
1h 38m
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AA2892
AA American
319
6:19 PM
MDT TA
8:05 PM
MST
2h 46m
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AA1538
AA American
319
8:45 PM
MDT
10:19 PM
MST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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BA5396
BA British
738
9:27 PM
MDT TD
11:06 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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GF6754
GF Gulf
738
9:27 PM
MDT
11:06 PM
MST
1h 39m
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AA3124
AA American
B38M
9:27 PM
MDT TD
11:06 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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BA2400
BA British
319
10:30 PM
MDT TA
12:08 AM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA2029
AA American
319
10:30 PM
MDT TD
12:08 AM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS6394
AS Alaska
319
5:28 AM
MST
7:19 AM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA1522
AA American
738
5:28 AM
MST
7:19 AM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA1095
AA American
319
5:45 AM
MST
7:33 AM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2994
AA American
738
6:40 AM
MST
8:30 AM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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BA5345
BA British
319
7:01 AM
MST
8:58 AM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2448
AA American
319
8:26 AM
MST
11:10 AM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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BA1874
BA British
319
9:37 AM
MST
11:25 AM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2928
AA American
319
9:37 AM
MST
11:25 AM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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GF6819
GF Gulf
319
9:37 AM
MST
11:25 AM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA3753
AA American
E75
10:32 AM
MST
12:15 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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QR8702
QR Qatar
320
11:00 AM
MST
12:46 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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BA4367
BA British
320
11:00 AM
MST
12:46 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS4689
AS Alaska
319
11:00 AM
MST
12:48 PM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA896
AA American
320
12:23 PM
MST
1:52 PM
MDT
0h 29m
M T W T F S S
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BA1942
BA British
319
1:10 PM
MST
2:54 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA3309
AA American
319
1:10 PM
MST
2:54 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2865
AA American
7M8
3:45 PM
MST
5:33 PM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA1862
AA American
B38M
3:48 PM
MST
5:38 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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GF4211
GF Gulf
E75
5:01 PM
MST
6:45 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4097
AA American
E70
5:32 PM
MST
7:21 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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GF4116
GF Gulf
E75
6:00 PM
MST
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA3749
AA American
E75
6:00 PM
MST
7:45 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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BA1725
BA British
319
7:05 PM
MST
8:56 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS4316
AS Alaska
319
7:05 PM
MST
8:56 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS4069
AS Alaska
319
7:32 PM
MST
9:15 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2353
AA American
319
7:32 PM
MST
9:15 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA2892
AA American
319
9:31 PM
MST
11:13 PM
MDT
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Dallas-Fort Worth to McAllen
4 carriers, 167 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 167 Flights/wk 470 mi 1h 34m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

DFW–MFE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 470 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–MFE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 90 319, 320, 738, 7M8, B38M, E75 1h34-2h46 52% Oneworld
BA British Airways 42 319, 738, E75 1h38-1h42 52% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 319 1h38-1h41 52% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 14 319, 738 1h38-1h39 52%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS, BA, GF
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA, GF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
B38MAA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + BA (153 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: GF (14 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to MFE direction.
Mon
24
flights
Tue
23
flights
Wed
24
flights
Thu
24
flights
Fri
24
flights
Sat
24
flights
Sun
24
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
24
Nonstop flights
167
Outbound / wk
185
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
389
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
DFW → MFE
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
50%
Return
MFE → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → MFE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
McAllen is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · MFE: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
470 mi / 756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 2h 46m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance470 mi / 756 km
Flight time1h 34m to 2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights167 out / 185 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 2h 46m. The route covers 470 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air.
There are approximately 167 nonstop flights per week from DFW to MFE. The return direction has about 185 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, BJX, LAX, IAH, AUS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
McAllen is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from MFE to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DFW to MFE

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to MFE ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 470 miles (756 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 185 return, totaling 352 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.