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

SAN Airport Page →
1,225 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 6 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 50m AAASBA AA Phoenix (PHX) to McAllen flights
AUS Austin 5h 17m ASWN AMDL Austin (AUS) to McAllen flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 19m ASDLF9 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to McAllen flights
IAH Houston 5h 35m UA ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to McAllen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 41m AAASAY AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to McAllen flights
MCO Orlando ~10h 50m ASWN UA Orlando (MCO) to McAllen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to McAllen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,225 mi 4h 29m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–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 SAN to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
349
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
SAN → MFE
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
100%
Return
MFE → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → MFE delays →

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 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 29m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to McAllen Miller International Airport.

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 gate to gate.

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take about 4h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,225 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid.
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 is about 4 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,225 miles (1,971 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).