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$144+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MFE
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$144
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$443
From San Diego to McAllen Miller Intl
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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 July 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/146:15 amSAN - MFE
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/202:49 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/146:25 amSAN - MFE
2 stops15h 34mDelta
Wed 8/2012:31 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops10h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/30$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/262:48 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:33 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/268:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/27:25 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$436

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to McAllen that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

McAllen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Thu 8/14

6:15 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 05m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/20

2:49 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$213

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Thu 8/14

6:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 34m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/20

12:31 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$247

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Tue 8/26

2:48 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 00m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 9/2

5:33 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 14m

$301

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Tue 8/26

8:00 am-7:26 pm

2 stops9h 26m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 9/2

7:25 pm-9:09 am

2 stops15h 44m

$436

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Tue 7/15

7:00 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$144

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Tue 7/15

10:30 pm-11:49 am

2 stops11h 19m

$188

San DiegoMcAllen

SAN - MFE

SANMFE

San Diego

Sun 7/13

3:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$290

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to McAllen

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 July 2, 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 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $247. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $301, and United Airlines, from $436. These flights start at 38% 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?

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from San Diego to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 airline flying from San Diego to McAllen

Discover the top airline 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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