Mcallen to Houston flights
Direct and connecting flights from Mc Allen Miller International Airport (MFE) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Mcallen to Houston take?
Flight time from Mcallen (MFE) to Houston (IAH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Mcallen to Houston?
Airline availability for MFE to IAH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Mcallen to Houston?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MFE to IAH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Mesa Airlines5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Mesa Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MFE → IAH
MFE to IAH is a short-haul route of 510 km (317 mi). See the return IAH → MFE route.
Alternative airports near Mcallen: Reynosa (REX) — 19 km, Harlingen (HRL) — 59 km, Matamoros (MAM) — 84 km.
Alternative airports near Houston: Houston (DWH) — 22 km, Houston (IWS) — 37 km, Houston (HOU) — 38 km.