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Among airlines operating McAllen to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between McAllen and Houston.

Flights from McAllen to Houston usually depart from McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• United Airlines: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $289 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $298.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from McAllen to Houston pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the McAllen to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $353, a difference of $64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on McAllen to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:26 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 8:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

A nonstop flight from McAllen to Houston takes 1h 26m, covering 303 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from McAllen to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from McAllen to Houston range from $242 to $352, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

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