Los Angeles to McAllen (LAX–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to McAllen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,317 mi 3h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and MFE, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MFE.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
409
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Other ways to reach McAllen from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.
Metric LAX→MFE SAN→MFE
Distance from LAX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 3h 29m 4h 29m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
McAllen is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MFE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance1,317 mi / 2,120 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,317 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, HOU, ELP, SAT, SAN, BJX, PIE, IAD, DFW, LAS, IAH and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
McAllen is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to MFE

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MFE ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,317 miles (2,120 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).