Flying from McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Mcallen, where McAllen Miller International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MFE to New York flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
MFE is about 3 kilometres from central Mcallen. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MFE? If you've booked an early flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
McAllen Miller International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart MFE arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
How to find the cheapest flights from McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to New York
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way McAllen Miller International Airport to New York flight is $374. The cheapest price for a return flight is $539. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MFE to New York if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the centre of New York takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from MFE to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 24 kilometres from central New York. Once you've disembarked your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
After stepping off your MFE to New York flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to EWR. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at EWR can get you a lower rate.
You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 13 kilometres from the centre of New York. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near LGA after your MFE to New York flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
About two weeks before your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York is the ideal time to book your ride from LGA. You're likely to find a better rate or score some early bird savings.
New York LaGuardia Airport's address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your McAllen Miller International Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MFE to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in New York right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from McAllen Miller International Airport to New York:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.