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$221+ Cheap flights from Detroit to McAllen (DTT - MFE)

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DTT — MFE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to McAllen

Cheapest flights from Detroit to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/297:58 amDTW - MFE
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/14:01 pmMFE - DTW
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/277:58 amDTW - MFE
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/14:01 pmMFE - DTW
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:00 amDTW - MFE
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Thu 1/15:25 amMFE - DTW
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/27$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/299:12 amDTW - MFE
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:55 pmMFE - DTW
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/305:49 amDTW - MFE
2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amMFE - DTW
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/303:32 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:26 pmMFE - DTW
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$521

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to McAllen that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

McAllen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

3:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

11:29 am-6:28 pm

1 stop7h 59m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/28

3:41 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

3:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/10

5:25 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

4:10 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 47m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/24

5:28 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:30 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/18

1:03 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

7:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 6/3

12:48 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$289

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

9:01 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$221

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

7:51 am-12:59 pm

1 stop30h 08m

$232

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

7:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$255

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

3:15 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$255

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Deals found on 12/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to McAllen in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to McAllen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to McAllen

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to McAllen (average of $128). Flying from Detroit to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 DTT to MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to McAllen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to McAllen is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. 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 McAllen. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to McAllen, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to McAllen?

    For as low as $289, Delta can have you in McAllen from Detroit in 7h 59m. Detroit and McAllen are separated by a distance of 1392 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to McAllen, with prices starting at $268. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $268 and $442, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to McAllen?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to McAllen 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 Detroit to McAllen?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to McAllen (average of $128). Flying from Detroit to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to McAllen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to McAllen. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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