Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Mcallen is one hour behind New York and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JFK to MFE flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and MFE include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Currently, $270 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $483. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to MFE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to MFE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
If you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MFE:
Hit the road running by picking up a McAllen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise and explore beyond Mcallen's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from McAllen International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport to the centre of Mcallen has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Mcallen. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to MFE in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Mcallen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a visit to Houston will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.