Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen is two hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SFO to MFE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and MFE include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
At the moment, 104 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 208 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to MFE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to MFE is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. 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 trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Explore without limits with a McAllen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and chase adventure across Mcallen and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from McAllen International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
From McAllen International Airport, Mcallen is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Mcallen in February.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to McAllen International Airport for August if you want to go to Mcallen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MFE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mcallen. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
