Flying from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 10 minutes.
McAllen International Airport is located in Mcallen. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is two hours behind Mcallen.
Leave enough time to get on your MFE to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Direct McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles tickets are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is where you'll step off the plane.
Get on board with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier operates direct flights from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles.
MFE is about 3 kilometres from central Mcallen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MFE:
McAllen International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MFE make it to their destination as scheduled 83.42% of the time.
MFE's address is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
How to find the cheapest flights from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Los Angeles
100 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket right now is 214 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MFE to Los Angeles.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you have a late flight from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from MFE to Los Angeles can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to VNY. Unwind and get cosy after your MFE to Los Angeles flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
In general, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Before booking your flights from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Los Angeles offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MFE to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from McAllen International Airport to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should be on any good Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.