Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen is five hours behind London and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to MFE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and MFE:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Currently, 528 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 937 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to MFE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to MFE.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MFE:
Pick up a McAllen International Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from McAllen International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Mcallen. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Mcallen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MFE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mcallen. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for San Antonio, roughly 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are among its highlights.