Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
San Antonio and Mcallen are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAT 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 month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAT and MFE:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Right now, 133 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 203 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAT to MFE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SAT to MFE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SAT arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.17% of the time.
San Antonio International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAT? If you're boarding an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Follow your own route with a McAllen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Mcallen and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from McAllen International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The street address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
From McAllen International Airport, Mcallen is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Mcallen. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from San Antonio International Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAT to MFE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Mcallen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another essential stop in United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No trip is complete without visiting The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
