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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:46 am
• Latest: departs at 5:17 pm and lands at 6:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from McAllen to Austin:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from McAllen to Austin takes 1h 26m, 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 $158 to $299, with an average of $210 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $208 round-trip, compared to $221 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on McAllen to Austin flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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 $189 to $1,006. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is 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 $130, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

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) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from McAllen to Austin. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $339, a difference of $160.

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

Only Delta operates flights between McAllen and Austin.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 52m, compared with 4h 17m 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.

Among airlines operating McAllen to Austin flights:

• Delta: 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 and a checked bag in First Class

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