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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to McAllen:

• Earliest: departs at 10:42 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:38 pm and lands at 12:06 am.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to McAllen.

A nonstop flight from Austin to McAllen takes 1h 28m, covering 280 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to McAllen range from $183 to $368, with an average of $282 over the past 12 months. Anything below $183 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $261 round-trip, compared to $323 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to McAllen flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $179 to $990. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Austin to McAllen route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to McAllen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

McAllen Miller Intl Airport (MFE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Austin to McAllen usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at McAllen Miller Intl (MFE).

Connecting flights from Austin to McAllen most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 47% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Austin to McAllen. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $70.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Austin and McAllen.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 52m, compared with 3h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Among airlines operating Austin to McAllen flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.