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Flights from McAllen to San Antonio

There are no direct flights from McAllen to San Antonio. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Monterrey, about 3h 23m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 23m
MFESATIAH

McAllen to San Antonio at a glance

Fastest journey3h 23mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Monterrey

Best ways to fly from McAllen to San Antonio

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 Houston (IAH) SAT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH1h 48m connection09:45 IAH10:23 SATUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 23m
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MFE Monterrey (MTY) SAT
Leg 1: Aerus · Leg 2: Viva
Self-transfer likely ~4h 18m
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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
359 km223 miles
Journey time
3h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSan Antonio vs McAllen
Currency in San Antonio
USD
Airports
MFE → SAT

Flights from McAllen to San Antonio: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to San Antonio?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 San Antonio?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 359 km.
Where do you change planes between McAllen and San Antonio?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Monterrey (MTY). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve McAllen and San Antonio?
McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). San Antonio: San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

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