Cheap Flights from Detroit to Mcallen
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Mcallen
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Mcallen? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Mcallen vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,000–45,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Mcallen for specific travel dates.
2026-12-20
DTW - MFE
Economy | 2 Stops
From 18,000 Pts + $16.8
2026-12-21
DTW - MFE
Business | 2 Stops
From 38,200 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-21
DTW - MFE
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Detroit to Mcallen flight facts
Distance
1,392 mi
2,241 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Mcallen is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Mcallen
MFE · Mc Allen Miller Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Harlingen · Harlingen is 36 mi from Mcallen
Flights Detroit - Monterrey · Monterrey is 119 mi from Mcallen
Flights Grand Rapids - Mcallen · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Mcallen
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
DTW - MFE
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
DTW - MFE
Business | 2 Stops
From 38,200 Pts + $11.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Mcallen depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Mcallen.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Mcallen.
Detroit and Mcallen are about 1,392 miles (2,241 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,392-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Mcallen is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Mcallen: Mc Allen Miller Intl (MFE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Mcallen, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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