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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen

There are no direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 04m
FLLMFEIAH

Fort Lauderdale to McAllen at a glance

Fastest journey5h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
FLL Houston (IAH) MFE
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 04m
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FLL Dallas (DFW) MFE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,804 km1,120 miles
Journey time
5h 04mestimate
Time difference
-1hMcAllen vs Fort Lauderdale
Currency in McAllen
USD
Airports
FLL → MFE

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to McAllen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,804 km.
Where do you change planes between Fort Lauderdale and McAllen?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fort Lauderdale and McAllen?
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE).
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and McAllen?
McAllen is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.

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