Flying from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
The timezone in Mcallen is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Mexico City. McAllen International Airport is located in Mcallen.
Your flight from Mexico City to MFE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MFE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Planning to catch a flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE) flight tickets can be booked from here.
From NLU, direct flights from Mexico City to MFE are available with Aeromexico.
On the NLU to MFE route, Aeromexico is the preferred choice of many.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Choose Aeromexico. 83.33% of its flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and McAllen International Airport touch down as planned.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MFE flight is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Grab a McAllen International 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.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to McAllen International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
McAllen International Airport to central Mcallen is around 3 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
ر.ق. 482 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 924. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to MFE, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Mexico City to McAllen International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport (MFE), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Mcallen based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Book your Mexico City to MFE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mcallen
After booking your flight from Mexico City to McAllen International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mcallen:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), McAllen Nature Centre and Quinta Mazatlan are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Mcallen itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Corpus Christi is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mcallen. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
Laredo is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Mcallen. No journey is complete without a visit to San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh.
