San Diego to McAllen (SAN–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to McAllen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,225 mi 4h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and MFE, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach McAllen from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.
Metric SAN→MFE LAX→MFE
Distance from SAN – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 4h 29m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 100% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to McAllen flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
McAllen is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · MFE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,225 mi / 1,971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 29m.
Facts

SAN–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance1,225 mi / 1,971 km
Flight time4h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MFE
Full nameMcAllen Miller International Airport
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take approximately 4h 29m. The route covers 1,225 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MFE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, DAL, HOU, SAT, LAX, JAX, IAD, DFW, LAS, AUS and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
McAllen is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MFE to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 SAN to MFE

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MFE ranges from 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,225 miles (1,971 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).