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Flights from McAllen to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from McAllen to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 5h 27m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 27m
MFELAXDFW

McAllen to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey5h 27mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from McAllen to Los Angeles

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

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MFE Dallas (DFW) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE08:26 DFW1h 04m connection09:30 DFW10:27 LAXAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 27m
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MFE Houston (IAH) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH2h 18m connection10:15 IAH11:20 LAXUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 20m
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MFE Las Vegas (LAS) LAX
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 23m
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MFE Monterrey (MTY) LAX
Leg 1: Aerus · Leg 2: Viva
Self-transfer likely ~6h 13m
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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
2,108 km1,309 miles
Journey time
5h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLos Angeles vs McAllen
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
MFE → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from McAllen to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas. 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 Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,108 km.
Where do you change planes between McAllen and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS) and Monterrey (MTY). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve McAllen and Los Angeles?
McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between McAllen and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind McAllen.

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