McAllen, Texas

Private charter · LFT → MFE

Lafayette to McAllen

471 miles, about 2 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Lafayette to McAllen, door to door faster.

Trade about 10 hours on the road for about 2 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 471 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
471 mi
Flight
2 hr 45 min
Driving
10 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LFTLafayetteMFEMcAllen
LFT → MFE471 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Lafayette

Airports in Lafayette

  • LFT

    Commercial airport

    Lafayette Regional Airport

    Lafayette · KLFT

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • ARA

    Commercial airport

    Acadiana Regional Airport

    New Iberia · KARA

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    8,002 ft

  • KIYA

    Regional airport

    Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport

    Abbeville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • OPL

    Regional airport

    St Landry Parish Ahart Field

    Opelousas · KOPL

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,999 ft

  • UCE

    Regional airport

    Eunice Airport

    Eunice

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K3R2

    Regional airport

    Le Gros Memorial Airport

    Crowley

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,304 ft

Arriving McAllen

Airports in McAllen

  • MFE

    Commercial airport

    McAllen Miller International Airport

    McAllen · KMFE

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,120 ft

  • KTXW

    Regional airport

    Mid Valley International Airport

    Weslaco

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    4,998 ft

  • KEBG

    Regional airport

    South Texas International at Edinburg Airport

    Edinburg

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in McAllen

McAllen is the retail and commercial center of the Rio Grande Valley, a fast-growing region of citrus groves, farm towns and border cities that stretches along the river toward the coast. Cross-border trade with Reynosa and Monterrey, manufacturing tied to plants in Mexico, healthcare and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley drive a busy business calendar, and shoppers from Mexico have long made the city’s stores and malls a destination of their own.

  1. 01

    Quinta Mazatlán

    A 1930s adobe mansion surrounded by native gardens and wooded trails, this World Birding Center site in the middle of McAllen is a favorite for spotting Valley specialties like green jays and chachalacas.

  2. 02

    Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

    Along the Rio Grande south of Alamo, this refuge protects a rare stretch of native subtropical forest where hundreds of bird species have been recorded, along with butterflies and other wildlife.

  3. 03

    Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

    In nearby Mission, the headquarters of the World Birding Center offers trails, feeding stations, a hawk observation tower and bikes for exploring the park’s riverside woodland.

  4. 04

    International Museum of Art and Science

    McAllen’s museum combines hands-on science exhibits with art collections, including Mexican folk art and works from both sides of the border, making it an easy family stop.

  5. 05

    17th Street Entertainment District

    Downtown McAllen’s nightlife hub is lined with bars, live music venues and restaurants that draw crowds from across the Valley on weekend nights.

  6. 06

    La Plaza Mall

    One of the busiest shopping centers in the region, La Plaza has long drawn shoppers from both sides of the border with its department stores and brand-name retailers.

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Questions

Lafayette to McAllen flights

How long is a private flight from Lafayette to McAllen?

About 2 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 471 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10 hours.

Which airports do flights from Lafayette to McAllen use?

You can depart from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), or Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (KIYA) and arrive at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), Mid Valley International Airport (KTXW), or South Texas International at Edinburg Airport (KEBG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Lafayette to McAllen cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Lafayette and McAllen?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from McAllen back to Lafayette are priced the same way.

Return flight

McAllen to Lafayette

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