McAllen to Chihuahua flights
Chihuahua lies 821 km (510 mi) west of McAllen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| McAllen | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 140,269 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Nearest large airport | MFE, 3 km out | CUU, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 78501–78505 | 21700–99570 |
Clocks in Chihuahua are 1 h behind McAllen right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Chihuahua
Chihuahua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport | CUU | 14 km (9 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4,462 ft |
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from McAllen?
821 km (510 mi) in a straight line, west of McAllen.
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Chihuahua by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chihuahua against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for McAllen to Chihuahua flights?
Typically McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU).
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, bookable on this site.
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.