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Cheapest round-trip
$321
Typical prices: $287-$493
American Airlines
Fri 1/5Fri 1/12
SNA - MFE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$320
Typical prices: $194-$381
United Airlines
Tue 12/11
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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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 39% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Austin Bergstrom (AUS)
Cheapest • Avg $278 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 06m (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

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:43 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
5h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:06 pm - 8:23 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$321American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:41 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
12h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 3:03 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$333Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
4:26 pm - 11:52 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
5h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 9:11 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$339American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:35 am - 7:17 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:44 am - 10:50 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 8:53 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
12h 26m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:02 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$344United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
9:07 am - 5:23 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
6h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:44 am - 9:45 amMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$365American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 9:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
7h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:12 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 12m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$370United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 11:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
8h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Austin Bergstrom
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12:46 pm - 10:05 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 19m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Salt Lake City
$400Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 11:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
8h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Austin Bergstrom
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4:02 pm - 10:05 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 03m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Salt Lake City
$400Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 11:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MFE McAllen Miller Intl
8h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Austin Bergstrom
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5:20 am - 12:00 pmMFE  McAllen Miller Intl-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 40m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Salt Lake City
$400Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to McAllen flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to McAllen?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to McAllen start at $321. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $287 to $493. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $321 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Santa Ana to McAllen flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$320
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 66% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Santa Ana to McAllen route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $674, a difference of $356. 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 long is a flight from Santa Ana to McAllen?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to McAllen takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $321 to $1,977. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $562, which is 108% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 06m, compared with 6h 30m 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.

  • 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

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

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to McAllen range from $287 to $493, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $287 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318 - about $356 less than Tuesday (53% 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.
    - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton McAllen
    - Wyndham Garden McAllen at La Plaza Mall
    - OYO Hotel Mcallen Airport South

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Ana to McAllen

Information on your arrival and departure airports

John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)
McAllen (MFE)