Travelling from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your MEX to MFE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEX and MFE:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
Currently, Rs64,291 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs120,005. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MEX to MFE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEX to MFE.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEX:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
Consider booking a hotel near MFE if you're on a late Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Mcallen Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mcallen Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The street address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Mcallen Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Mcallen. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The quietest month for a flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Mcallen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Mcallen Airport for August if you want to go to Mcallen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEX to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Mcallen, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 483 kilometres north-east to Houston to tick off its top sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
