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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to McAllen (SBA - MFE)

SBA — MFE
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 September 16, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$340
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Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$409Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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