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$176+ Cheap flights from San Diego to McAllen (SAN - 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to McAllen

Cheapest flights from San Diego to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/106:15 amSAN - MFE
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/169:37 amMFE - SAN
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/177:21 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/217:16 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/108:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops13h 56mDelta
Tue 12/1612:49 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops10h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/2$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:25 amSAN - MFE
2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2110:27 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/166:15 amSAN - MFE
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:30 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/223:00 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:25 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$543

Find flight deals from San Diego to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$422
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to McAllen that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

McAllen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Sat 2/14

8:02 am-6:28 pm

1 stop8h 26m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/17

3:41 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$216

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Fri 2/13

2:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 41m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 2/15

7:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$262

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Sat 2/14

1:16 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops7h 51m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 2/15

7:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$267

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Sat 2/14

10:30 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops11h 53m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 2/17

1:03 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$272

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 1/14

8:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 52m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 1/15

5:25 am-10:47 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$290

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:11 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 46m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 1/15

5:25 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$358

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 12/10

6:25 am-11:54 am

3 stops27h 29m

$176

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 12/17

10:23 am-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$210

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 12/17

1:25 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$215

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Wed 12/17

6:25 am-9:37 pm

3 stops37h 12m

$215

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

*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 San Diego-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to McAllen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to McAllen from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to McAllen

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to McAllen (average of $83). Flying from San Diego to McAllen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 SAN to MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to McAllen at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 63% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to McAllen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to McAllen?

    For as low as $216, American Airlines can have you in McAllen from San Diego in 8h 26m. The distance from San Diego to McAllen is about 1224 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to McAllen round-trip from $254. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to McAllen?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to McAllen?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to McAllen (average of $83). Flying from San Diego to McAllen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 San Diego to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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