Cheap Flights from Houston to Mcallen
Cheap Flights from Houston to Mcallen
Looking for cheap flights from Houston 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 Houston to Mcallen vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–10,000 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 Houston to Mcallen for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-01
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-02
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-26
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-26
IAH - MFE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $33.4
Houston to Mcallen flight facts
Distance
317 mi
510 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Mcallen is in the same time zone as Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Mcallen
MFE · Mc Allen Miller Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Harlingen · Harlingen is 36 mi from Mcallen
Flights Houston - Brownsville · Brownsville is 54 mi from Mcallen
Flights Houston - Monterrey · Monterrey is 119 mi from Mcallen
Flights Austin - Mcallen · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Waco - Mcallen · Waco is 159 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Mcallen
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
IAH - MFE
First | 1 Stop
From 35,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
IAH - MFE
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 36,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
IAH - MFE
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston 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 Houston to Mcallen.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Mcallen.
Houston and Mcallen are about 317 miles (510 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 317-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Mcallen is in the same time zone as Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). 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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