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Flights from McAllen to San Diego

There are no direct flights from McAllen to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 5h 20m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 20m
MFESANDFW

McAllen to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from McAllen to San Diego

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

1
MFE Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE08:26 DFW1h 04m connection09:30 DFW10:20 SANAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 20m
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MFE Houston (IAH) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH1h 48m connection09:45 IAH10:34 SANUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 34m
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MFE Las Vegas (LAS) SAN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 27m
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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
1,967 km1,222 miles
Journey time
5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Diego vs McAllen
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
MFE → SAN, CLD

Flights from McAllen to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to San Diego?
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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,967 km.
Where do you change planes between McAllen and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Las Vegas (LAS). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve McAllen and San Diego?
McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between McAllen and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind McAllen.

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