Seattle to McAllen (SEA–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to McAllen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MFE, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
331
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
SEA → MFE
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
58%
Return
MFE → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → MFE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
McAllen is 1 hour behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · MFE: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in McAllen.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to McAllen route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MFE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, DFW, LAS, IAH and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
McAllen is 1 hour behind Seattle.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.