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Flights from McAllen to Austin

There are no direct flights from McAllen to Austin. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 3h 05m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 05m

McAllen to Austin at a glance

Fastest journey3h 05mVia Dallas, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from McAllen to Austin

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

MFE Dallas (DFW) AUS

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air

Mon05:45 MFE07:11 DFW0h 49m connection08:00 DFW08:50 AUSAmerican Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 05m

MFE Houston (IAH) AUS

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines

Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH2h 18m connection10:15 IAH10:52 AUSUnited Airlines

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 52m

MFE Monterrey (MTY) AUS

Leg 1: Aerus · Leg 2: Viva

Self-transfer likely ~4h 25m

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: 454 km282 miles
Journey time: 3h 05mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneAustin vs McAllen
Currency in Austin: USD
Airports: MFE → AUS

Flights from McAllen to Austin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to Austin?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Houston and Monterrey. 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 McAllen to Austin?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 454 km.

Where do you change planes between McAllen and Austin?

The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Monterrey (MTY). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve McAllen and Austin?

McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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