SNA - MFE

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Cheapest round-trip
$337
Typical prices: $338-$538
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/9Sat 12/15
SNA - MFE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$327
Typical prices: $194-$396
American Airlines
Wed 11/7
SNA - MFE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and McAllen. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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November
Cheapest • 39% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $384 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to McAllen (SNA-MFE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to McAllen

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:30 am - 12:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
26h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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4:45 pm - 10:58 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
44h 13m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$337Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 11:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
5h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:45 am - 9:02 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$359American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:20 am - 10:08 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
8h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:00 am - 12:06 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 06m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
$369United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:00 am - 5:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:08 am - 11:03 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$429American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:32 pm - 11:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
5h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 11:50 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$429American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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6:45 am - 3:34 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
6h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:08 am - 11:03 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$429American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:32 pm - 11:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
5h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 11:50 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$451American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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8:00 am - 5:56 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:08 am - 11:03 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$451American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 5:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
7h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:15 am - 11:46 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$469United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:42 pm - 11:33 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
13h 51m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:15 am - 11:46 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$474United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to McAllen flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen?

American Airlines ($359) and United Airlines ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to McAllen according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Key details for Santa Ana to McAllen flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$327
Beat the crowds with an average 92% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to McAllen

When to book flights from Santa Ana to McAllen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to McAllen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to McAllen flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Ana to McAllen.

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to McAllen takes 00m, covering 1,281 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to McAllen flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to McAllen range from $338 to $538, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to McAllen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $1,565. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to McAllen looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to McAllen are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at McAllen Miller Intl Airport (MFE)?

    McAllen Miller Intl Airport (MFE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    Flights from Santa Ana to McAllen usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at McAllen Miller Intl (MFE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to McAllen pass through?

    One-stop flights from Santa Ana to McAllen most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 68% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Santa Ana to McAllen. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $704, a difference of $386.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 6h 28m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 38m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and McAllen?

    McAllen is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to McAllen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318, about $386 less than Tuesday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to McAllen trip for November. Fares historically average $287 round-trip in that month - typically $290 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to McAllen Miller Intl Airport.

    • Wyndham Garden McAllen at La Plaza Mall
    • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton McAllen
    • OYO Hotel Mcallen Airport South

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