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$124+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SAN
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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 febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$411
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/136:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/194:50 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/255:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops8h 55mDelta
mar. 4/16:20 amSAN - MFE
2 stops8h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/19$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 2/2512:44 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop27h 17mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/610:12 amSAN - MFE
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 4/187:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/203:05 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$264

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Fly from

McAllen

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

San Diego

mié. 3/19

4:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 20m

$238

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 3/25

5:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Diego

mar. 4/1

6:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$247

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

vie. 4/18

7:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop6h 07m

San Diego

dom. 4/20

3:05 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$264

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 4/2

9:12 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops23h 59m

San Diego

dom. 4/6

8:36 am-9:32 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$351

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 3/25

5:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$124

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 2/25

12:44 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop27h 17m

$133

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 3/5

9:59 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$138

McAllenSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 3/25

7:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

$159

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Deals found on 2/19

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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Travel insights for flights from McAllen to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from McAllen to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 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
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 $238, 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 37% 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 $124. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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