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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from McAllen to Houston takes 1h 25m, 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.

Round-trip flights from McAllen to Houston range from $249 to $415, with an average of $308 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $309 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $300.

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $274 to $1,012. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from McAllen to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 32% 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 averaging $40:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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).

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from McAllen to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $138.

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 United Airlines operates flights between McAllen and Houston.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating McAllen to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First 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.