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$405+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Central America

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for McAllen to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$405
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$791
From McAllen Miller Intl to Central America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:37 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/201:45 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops19h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:00 amMFE - SAL
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/316:00 amSAL - MFE
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:15 amMFE - SJO
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/35:30 amSJO - MFE
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:33 amMFE - SAL
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/312:12 pmSAL - MFE
1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:53 pmMFE - GUA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/411:15 amGUA - MFE
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$506
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/612:04 pmMFE - SAL
1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/81:14 pmSAL - MFE
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$526
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:52 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/215:30 amSJO - MFE
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/257:00 amMFE - GUA
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/311:30 amGUA - MFE
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$604

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Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to Central America 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

McAllen

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 9/6

12:37 pm-11:12 am

2 stops23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/20

1:45 pm-10:04 am

2 stops19h 19m

$405

McAllenSan Salvador

MFE - SAL

MFESAL

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/20

5:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$419

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/27

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

5:30 am-6:04 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$469

McAllenSan Salvador

MFE - SAL

MFESAL

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/20

9:33 am-11:36 am

2 stops27h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/31

2:12 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$503

McAllenGuatemala City

MFE - GUA

MFEGUA

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 7/1

3:53 pm-11:28 am

2 stops20h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 7/4

11:15 am-9:49 am

1 stop21h 34m

$506

McAllenSan Salvador

MFE - SAL

MFESAL

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/6

12:04 pm-5:38 am

1 stop18h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

1:14 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$526

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 7/16

6:52 pm-11:11 am

2 stops17h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$571

McAllenGuatemala City

MFE - GUA

MFEGUA

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 7/25

7:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 7/31

1:30 am-8:53 am

1 stop6h 23m

$604

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from McAllen to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from McAllen to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from McAllen to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Central America (average of $398). Flying from McAllen to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MFE to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from McAllen to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from McAllen to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Central America?

    Most people fly from McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) if they book a flight from McAllen to Central America. McAllen Miller Intl is conveniently located just 2.0 mi from McAllen’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from McAllen to Central America?

    The most popular flight routes from McAllen to Central America are McAllen Miller Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, McAllen Miller Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and McAllen Miller Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on McAllen to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from McAllen to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from McAllen to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen to Central America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from McAllen to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Central America (average of $398). Flying from McAllen to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Central America

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$406Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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