Cancún to McAllen flights
McAllen lies 1,286 km (799 mi) north-west of Cancún, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cancún | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 888,797 | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | MFE, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 78501–78505 |
What changes when you arrive in McAllen
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cancún
Cancún is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 74 km).
Arriving in McAllen
McAllen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,120 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 22 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 57 km), General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 85 km), Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 22 km (14 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 85 km (53 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from Cancún?
1,286 km (799 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to McAllen by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and McAllen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cancún to McAllen flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE); McAllen also has REX, HRL, MAM, BRO.
What currency do I need in McAllen?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.