McAllen International Airport

McAllen International Airport (MFE) opened in the 1940s and today operates from a single passenger terminal, serving as the primary gateway to Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. Compact but busy, MFE handles regional and seasonal flights and is a convenient alternative for travelers headed to McAllen, Edinburg and nearby border towns; it’s roughly a 5–8 minute drive from downtown McAllen with regular shuttles, taxis, rental cars and local bus links to major highways. Generally seen as an affordable airport thanks to budget carriers, MFE isn’t a major hub but supports regional American Eagle service and popular low‑cost routes from airlines like Allegiant and other seasonal operators, making it a solid choice for cheap flights to south Texas.