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$175+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen (DTW - MFE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MFE
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:37 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Sat 11/155:25 amMFE - DTW
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/11$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 12/612:23 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Thu 12/1112:44 pmMFE - DTW
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/13$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:00 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Wed 12/35:25 amMFE - DTW
2 stops13h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/12$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 12/612:23 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Sat 12/1312:44 pmMFE - DTW
2 stops8h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/13$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 10/287:55 pmDTW - MFE
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Sat 11/15:25 amMFE - DTW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/13$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 12/177:05 amDTW - MFE
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Sat 2/145:25 amMFE - DTW
2 stops8h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/13$334

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to McAllen (MFE). 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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$175
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$708
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to McAllen 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

Thu 11/27

4:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 12/3

5:25 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$269

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

5:11 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 33m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 11/17

7:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$269

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

12:37 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop5h 54m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 11/15

5:25 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$269

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

9:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/28

5:25 am-5:11 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$279

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

12:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 10m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 12/11

12:44 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$286

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

12:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 10m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 12/13

12:44 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$308

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

7:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 11/1

5:25 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$319

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

12:23 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$175

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$180

DetroitMcAllen

DTW - MFE

DTWMFE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

6:11 pm-11:59 am

1 stop18h 48m

$256

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/13

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen (average of $128). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 DTW 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 October 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 October 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,974 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen in 5h 21m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and McAllen is about 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $268 and $398 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen (average of $128). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McAllen in August is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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