Flights to McAllen
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,120 ft, MFE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 107 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from McAllen
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen to Mexico City | Mexico | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| McAllen to Houston | United States | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| McAllen to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| McAllen to Puebla | Mexico | 796 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| McAllen to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 739 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| McAllen to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 662 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| McAllen to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| McAllen to San Antonio | United States | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| McAllen to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| McAllen to Zapopan | Mexico | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| McAllen to Guadalajara | Mexico | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| McAllen to Dallas | United States | 744 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| McAllen to Mérida | Mexico | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| McAllen to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 751 km (467 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| McAllen to Monterrey | Mexico | 217 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| McAllen to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| McAllen to Fort Worth | United States | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| McAllen to Austin | United States | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| McAllen to Chihuahua | Mexico | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| McAllen to Cancún | Mexico | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| McAllen to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| McAllen to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| McAllen to Shanghai | China | 12,364 km (7,683 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| McAllen to Chongqing | China | 13,275 km (8,249 mi) | about 17 h 46 min |
| McAllen to Chengdu | China | 13,262 km (8,240 mi) | about 17 h 45 min |
| McAllen to Beijing | China | 11,836 km (7,354 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| McAllen to Guangzhou | China | 13,569 km (8,432 mi) | about 18 h 9 min |
| McAllen to Shenzhen | China | 13,575 km (8,435 mi) | about 18 h 9 min |
| McAllen to Tianjin | China | 11,872 km (7,377 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| McAllen to Wuhan | China | 12,817 km (7,964 mi) | about 17 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for McAllen?
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). The others, REX, HRL, MAM, BRO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MFE from McAllen city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to McAllen on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.