Cheap Flights from Mcallen to Houston
Cheap Flights from Mcallen to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Mcallen to Houston? 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 Mcallen to Houston 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 Mcallen to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-16
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-18
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $33.5
Mcallen to Houston 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
Houston is in the same time zone as Mcallen.
Airports in Mcallen
MFE · Mc Allen Miller Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Mcallen - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Harlingen - Houston · Harlingen is 36 mi from Mcallen
Flights Monterrey - Houston · Monterrey is 119 mi from Mcallen
Flights Mcallen - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Mcallen to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
MFE - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
MFE - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 23,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
MFE - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 30,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
MFE - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 31,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
MFE - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 31,400 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Mcallen to Houston 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 Mcallen to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Mcallen to Houston.
Mcallen and Houston 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.
Houston is in the same time zone as Mcallen.
Departures from Mcallen: Mc Allen Miller Intl (MFE). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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