Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
The timezone in Mcallen is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your SEA to MFE flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and MFE include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
123 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. A return flight starts from 222 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SEA to MFE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from SEA to MFE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MFE if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Mcallen Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Mcallen Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The street 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.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Mcallen in March.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Mcallen Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Mcallen, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to MFE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Mcallen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No journey is complete without visiting San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
