Cheap Flights from TUS to MFE: When to Fly from Tucson to McAllen

The cheapest times to fly from TUS to MFE are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
• May 28th to June 10th
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 6th to November 18th

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 TUS to MFE is early November. Prices can be as high as $596 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $342 for Tuesday flights around early November.

When to Fly to McAllen

Flying from Tucson, AZ (TUS) to Mission/McAllen/Edinburg, TX (MFE) will usually cost between $342 to $535 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $374. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $486. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $113 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $416 can be considered a good price for a round-trip TUS to MFE flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the TUS to MFE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Tucson. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

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 $77 (17%) 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 $387. Return trip prices are from the MFE to TUS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from TUS to MFE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 33 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from TUS to MFE while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

How far away is it from McAllen Miller International Airport to Tucson International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 869 miles or 1399 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop TUS to MFE flight is about 2 hour 33 minutes.

How many flights go between Tucson, AZ and Mission/McAllen/Edinburg, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from TUS to MFE.

Airport Location Info

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