Private charter · MSY → MFE
New Orleans to McAllen
553 miles, about 3 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
New Orleans to McAllen, door to door faster.
Trade about 12 hours on the road for about 3 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 553 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 553 mi
- Flight
- 3 hr 10 min
- Driving
- 12 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 10 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 45 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing New Orleans
Airports in New Orleans
MSY
Major airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
New Orleans · KMSY
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,104 ft
NEW
Commercial airportLakefront Airport
New Orleans · KNEW
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,879 ft
BCS
Regional airportSouthern Seaplane Airport
Belle Chasse
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
KASD
Regional airportSlidell Airport
Slidell
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
Arriving McAllen
Airports in McAllen
MFE
Commercial airportMcAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen · KMFE
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,120 ft
KTXW
Regional airportMid Valley International Airport
Weslaco
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,998 ft
KEBG
Regional airportSouth 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
New Orleans to McAllen flights
How long is a private flight from New Orleans to McAllen?
About 3 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 553 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12 hours.
Which airports do flights from New Orleans to McAllen use?
You can depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Lakefront Airport (NEW), or Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans and McAllen?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from McAllen back to New Orleans are priced the same way.
Return flight
McAllen to New Orleans
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