Cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN) from $198

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MFE — SAN
May 12 — May 191

The best prices from McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$431

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from McAllen to San Diego?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Diego. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from McAllen to San Diego from $393 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $399 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to San Diego?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from McAllen in January are about $440 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $291.

When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN)?

It’s optimal to fly from McAllen to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from McAllen to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between McAllen and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from McAllen to San Diego. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 9/114:10 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/142:44 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$198
Sun 8/116:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/133:32 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$303
Wed 9/1112:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1412:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$304
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$319
Thu 8/17:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/44:27 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$373
Fri 8/27:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/510:54 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$406
Sun 7/287:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/510:54 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$433
Fri 5/248:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$450
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$455

Cheap Delta flights from McAllen to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between McAllen and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from McAllen to San Diego. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 8/115:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/139:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/6$252
Fri 8/212:34 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Mon 8/59:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/6$270
Wed 9/1112:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Sat 9/146:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops8h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$291
Sun 7/2812:34 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Mon 8/59:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/5$302
Tue 10/112:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Sat 10/56:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops8h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$367
Thu 5/235:25 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 31mDelta
Sun 5/266:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/6$459
Fri 5/2412:35 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 14mDelta
Mon 5/279:50 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/6$508
Thu 8/112:34 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Sun 8/410:40 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops11h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$628

Cheap McAllen to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from McAllen to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to San Diego in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$319
Sat 5/118:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/142:45 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$373
Sat 5/118:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1410:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$378
Sat 5/1112:35 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 21mDelta
Tue 5/1411:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/6$383
Tue 5/78:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:36 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$400
Tue 5/78:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$405
Wed 5/812:35 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Sat 5/116:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/6$410
Fri 5/248:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$450
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$455

McAllen to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between McAllen and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to San Diego in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 9/114:10 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/142:44 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$198
Sun 8/115:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/139:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/6$252
Fri 8/212:34 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Mon 8/59:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/6$270
Wed 9/1112:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Sat 9/146:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops8h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$291
Sun 7/2812:34 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Mon 8/59:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/5$302
Sun 8/116:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/133:32 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$303
Wed 9/1112:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1412:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$304
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:40 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$319
Tue 10/112:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Sat 10/56:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops8h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/6$367

Find flights from McAllen to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$198 - $567

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Depart

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Price

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/11

1 stop5h 42m

San Diego

Sat 9/14

1 stop7h 14m

$198

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops7h 16m

San Diego

Tue 8/13

2 stops12h 01m

$252

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 8/2

2 stops12h 10m

San Diego

Mon 8/5

2 stops12h 01m

$270

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/11

2 stops11h 02m

San Diego

Sat 9/14

2 stops8h 40m

$291

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/28

2 stops13h 10m

San Diego

Mon 8/5

2 stops12h 01m

$302

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 8/11

1 stop6h 03m

San Diego

Tue 8/13

1 stop6h 27m

$303

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/11

1 stop5h 34m

San Diego

Sat 9/14

2 stops7h 48m

$304

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 10/1

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Sat 10/5

2 stops13h 16m

$372

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 5/24

1 stop12h 50m

San Diego

Mon 5/27

2 stops29h 05m

$567

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Deals found on 5/6

When is the best time to book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from McAllen to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from McAllen to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their McAllen to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from McAllen to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from McAllen to San Diego is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $318. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$301

May

$304

June

$360

July

$359

August

$311

September

$298

October

$288

November

$335

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated May 7, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from McAllen to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
11,073 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,686 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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  • Can I find flights from McAllen to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $198, but on average you can expect to pay $376.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MFE to SAN mean?

    MFE and SAN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MFE to SAN refers to a flight route from McAllen Miller Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your McAllen to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from McAllen to San Diego with specific airlines?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from McAllen to San Diego.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from McAllen to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on McAllen to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the McAllen to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The McAllen to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/6.

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American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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