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$206+ Cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SAN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$206
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$417
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:12 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/78:07 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:58 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/143:28 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops12h 48mDelta
Mon 4/1410:30 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Deal found 3/24$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/143:29 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$269

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

McAllen

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/9

5:58 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

3:28 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 50m

$256

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/9

5:30 am-4:18 pm

2 stops12h 48m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

10:30 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$266

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 9/12

5:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Sun 9/14

3:29 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$269

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 4/4

1:22 pm-7:41 am

1 stop20h 19m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

3:29 pm-11:57 am

2 stops18h 28m

$430

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/2

5:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$206

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/2

6:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$241

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 4/4

7:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$295

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from McAllen to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on McAllen-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for McAllen-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from McAllen to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from McAllen to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MFE to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from McAllen to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from McAllen to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from McAllen to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from McAllen to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $206. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from McAllen to San Diego for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on McAllen to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from McAllen to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from McAllen to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from McAllen to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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