Travelling from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport (MFE): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport (MFE) leaving from either of these.
McAllen International Airport is located in Mcallen. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Sacramento to MFE.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that depart SMF land on time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
SCK is around 88 kilometres from central Sacramento. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 20 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Stockton Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 55.67%.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Pick up a McAllen International Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Sacramento to McAllen International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
McAllen International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Mcallen. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
$335 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport. Return flights start from $406. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to MFE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport (MFE). July is when most people travel to Mcallen. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Book your Sacramento to MFE flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC.
More about Mcallen
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mcallen right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to McAllen International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), McAllen Nature Centre and Quinta Mazatlan are must-do's during your Mcallen adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Mcallen, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres north-east to Corpus Christi to tick off its leading sights. From Texas State Aquarium to Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Mcallen, Laredo is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Francisco Javier Park, San Augustin Plaza and Fort McIntosh.
