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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:48 am
• Latest: departs at 5:19 pm and lands at 6:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

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

A nonstop flight from McAllen to Austin takes about 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 McAllen to Austin range from $179 to $346, with an average of $267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $249 for nonstop.

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 Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on McAllen to Austin flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. The rest depart in the afternoon.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $189 to $1,061. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from McAllen to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $57 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar

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

Connecting flights from McAllen to Austin most commonly pass through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from McAllen to Austin. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $239.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta currently operates flights between McAllen and Austin on a regular basis.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 4h 11m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Only Delta currently offers free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

Only Delta currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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.