Fort Lauderdale to McAllen (FLL–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FLL Airport Page →
1,121 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 30m ADAVEK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to McAllen flights
AUS Austin 5h 31m ADB6WN AMDL Austin (AUS) to McAllen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAASAY AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to McAllen flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 53m ADB6 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to McAllen flights
PHX Phoenix 17h 28m AA AA Phoenix (PHX) to McAllen flights
SFB Orlando ~5h 11m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to McAllen flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 52m B6LXJWN UA Orlando (MCO) to McAllen flights
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Fort Lauderdale to McAllen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,121 mi 2h 46m nonstop -1h behind

FLL–MFE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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
FLL → MFE
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
100%
Return
MFE → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → MFE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
McAllen is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · MFE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m gate to gate.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,121 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
McAllen is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from MFE to FLL 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 FLL to MFE

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to MFE is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,121 miles (1,804 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.