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$123+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SAN
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$430
From McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego
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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 July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/115:33 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/191:52 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/115:17 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops8h 25mDelta
Tue 8/196:25 amSAN - MFE
2 stops15h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/2$247
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 8/219:37 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:01 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$263
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/278:40 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$267

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

Fly from

McAllen

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 8/11

5:33 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 14m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

1:52 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$237

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 8/11

5:17 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 25m

San Diego

Tue 8/19

6:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 34m

$247

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 8/21

9:37 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 44m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

7:01 pm-11:19 am

1 stop14h 18m

$263

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

San Diego

Mon 10/27

8:40 pm-8:54 am

2 stops10h 14m

$267

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 7/16

6:52 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$123

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Deals found on 6/30

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MFE to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen to San Diego. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from McAllen to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 July 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    American Airlines, at $237, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 34% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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