McAllen, Texas

Private charter · SAT → MFE

San Antonio to McAllen

232 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

San Antonio to McAllen, door to door faster.

Trade about 5 hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 232 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
232 mi
Flight
1 hr 20 min
Driving
5 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SATSan AntonioMFEMcAllen
SAT → MFE232 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

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

Departing San Antonio

Airports in San Antonio

  • SAT

    Major airport

    San Antonio International Airport

    San Antonio · KSAT

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,505 ft

  • SSF

    Commercial airport

    Stinson Municipal Airport

    San Antonio · KSSF

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KCVB

    Regional airport

    Castroville Municipal Airport

    Castroville

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K8T8

    Regional airport

    San Geronimo Airpark

    San Antonio

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K5C1

    Regional airport

    Boerne Stage Field

    Boerne

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,006 ft

  • K1T7

    Regional airport

    Kestrel Airpark

    Spring Branch

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 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

San Antonio to McAllen flights

How long is a private flight from San Antonio to McAllen?

About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 232 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5 hours.

Which airports do flights from San Antonio to McAllen use?

You can depart from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), or Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio and McAllen?

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

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McAllen to San Antonio

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