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$154+ Cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN)

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SAN
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San Diego

Cheapest flights from McAllen to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/239:45 amMFE - SAN
2 stops9h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/253:00 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/2310:27 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/251:06 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/227:16 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/263:38 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/248:50 amMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$459
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/149:25 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/176:25 amSAN - MFE
2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/145:20 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1712:08 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/227:00 amMFE - SAN
2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/263:00 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$542
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/147:21 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:30 amSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$544

Find flight deals from McAllen to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to San Diego (SAN). 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 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$606
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Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to San Diego 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 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

McAllen

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

7:28 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

7:10 am-2:34 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$216

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 1/17

5:56 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Diego

Wed 1/21

10:50 am-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$216

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

7:28 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

8:25 am-6:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$216

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 2/1

6:04 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 56m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

1:19 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$216

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 1/18

5:56 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

8:25 am-5:04 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$218

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

12:05 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops9h 49m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-4:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$222

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 1/17

5:25 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:45 am-8:02 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$222

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 1/18

5:25 am-12:22 pm

2 stops8h 57m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

8:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$227

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

5:25 am-7:01 pm

2 stops15h 36m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-5:13 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$227

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops11h 31m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-5:13 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$227

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Deals found on 12/6

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Compare providers for flights from McAllen to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from McAllen to San Diego 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 McAllen-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on McAllen-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-San Diego 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 McAllen-San Diego 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 McAllen to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from McAllen with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from McAllen to San Diego

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $166). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,072 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $216, American Airlines can have you in San Diego from McAllen in 7h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1224 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $166). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 McAllen to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen to San Diego. 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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