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

MFE Airport Page →
1,121 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 9 hubs
IAH Houston 5h ACCMNH ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
AUS Austin 5h 19m DL ADB6WN Austin (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 27m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 19m AA AA Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 57m G4 ADB6 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAD Dulles ~5h 13m CMF9SN Dulles (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SFB Orlando ~6h 55m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCI Kansas City ~7h 50m WN Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver ~8h 29m ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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McAllen to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,121 mi 2h 53m nonstop +1h ahead

MFE–FLL 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 MFE to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
346
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
MFE → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
FLL → MFE
7%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
7%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MFE delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from McAllen

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MFE→FLL MTY→FLL LRD→FLL
Distance from MFE 119 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 47m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MFE with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in McAllen, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MFE–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the McAllen to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,121 mi / 1,804 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MFE to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from McAllen Miller International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 53m 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.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of McAllen.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MFE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY and LRD. 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 MFE to FLL

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

MFE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MFE to FLL is about 2 hours 53 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. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY) and Laredo (LRD).