Flying from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Guadalajara.
Leave plenty of time to make your GDL to MFE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport. These are the top stopovers between GDL and MFE:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport flight is $410. A round-trip fare right now is $813. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GDL to MFE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GDL to MFE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
When it comes to Guadalajara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Mcallen Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise to explore Mcallen and beyond.
Booking your ride from Mcallen Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Mcallen. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mcallen Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GDL to MFE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mcallen. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.