Cheap Flights from DFW to MFE: When to Fly from Dallas to McAllen

 

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to MFE are

• January 1st to April 1st (except the week of February 26th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• May 21st to July 22nd
• August 6th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DFW to MFE is early December. Prices can be as high as $554 for Sunday flights during mid May, or as low as $265 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to McAllen

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Mission/McAllen/Edinburg, TX (MFE) will usually cost between $265 to $345 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $275. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $337. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $62 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $301 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to MFE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DFW to MFE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DFW to MFE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.4, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $19 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $289. Return trip prices are from the MFE to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to MFE can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 50 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from DFW to MFE while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DFW to MFE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Boutique Air, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from McAllen Miller International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 470 miles or 756 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DFW to MFE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to MFE flight is about 1 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Mission/McAllen/Edinburg, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 46 available flights from DFW to MFE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to MFE tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 26% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 21% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MFE heading for DFW about 13 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Mission/McAllen/Edinburg, TX is about 10 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 20 minutes late
• Envoy: 4 minutes early
• Mesa: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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