Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Houston and Mcallen share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Leave plenty of time to make your HOU to MFE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HOU and MFE:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport flight is 217 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 371 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HOU to MFE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport.
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Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
79% of flights that depart Houston Hobby Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Houston to Houston Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HOU? If you're catching an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
Book a hotel close to MFE if you're on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mcallen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mcallen and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Mcallen Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
From Mcallen Airport, Mcallen is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mcallen in March.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Mcallen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HOU to MFE in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Mcallen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider San Antonio, roughly 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are key highlights.
