Flights
Flights to Mcallen
Flying to Mcallen for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Mcallen, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 107 upcoming events in and around Mcallen (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Mcallen is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), 2.2 miles away. For McAllen Performing Arts Center, the nearest is MFE at 2 miles.
Airports serving Mcallen
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Mcallen, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) 2.2 mi (4 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to McAllen Performing Arts Center, Bert Ogden Arena, Payne Arena, Cine El Rey, McAllen Convention Center, The Gremlin, Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium and McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each Mcallen venue
The busiest venues in and around Mcallen, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen Performing Arts Center Hotels near McAllen Performing Arts Center | MFE, 2 mi | None |
| Bert Ogden Arena Hotels near Bert Ogden Arena | MFE, 7.1 mi | None |
| Payne Arena Hotels near Payne Arena | MFE, 3.6 mi | None |
| Cine El Rey Hotels near Cine El Rey | MFE, 1.8 mi | None |
| McAllen Convention Center Hotels near McAllen Convention Center | MFE, 2.2 mi | None |
| The Gremlin Hotels near The Gremlin | MFE, 1.8 mi | None |
| Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium Hotels near Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium | MFE, 9.8 mi | None |
| McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium Hotels near McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium | MFE, 3.3 mi | None |
Flying in for a Mcallen event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 38 events in and around Mcallen; 68% on Fri–Sun; 32 of the 38 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $49.00View TicketsRoberto Tapia
Easy Eight's, Mcallen, Texas
Los Horoscopos de Durango
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $70.00View TicketsHelado Tropical (Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical)
The Gremlin, Mcallen, Texas
From about $15.00View TicketsJose Madero
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $62.00View TicketsJim Gaffigan
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $75.00View TicketsMystic Pizza
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $57.00View TicketsThe Sound of Julie - A Tribute to Julie Andrews
McAllen Performing Arts Center, Mcallen, Texas
From about $50.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
- Nov 13: Roberto Tapia
- Nov 14: Helado Tropical (Helado Negro & Reyna Tropical)
- Nov 16: Jim Gaffigan
- Nov 17: Mystic Pizza
- Nov 19: The Sound of Julie - A Tribute to Julie Andrews
- Nov 20: Mike Salazar
- Nov 21: Beatriz Adriana
Flying in to Mcallen: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For McAllen Performing Arts Center it is MFE, 2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. MFE, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 2.2 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, MTY, is 119 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Mcallen?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Mcallen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE).
Which airport is best for Bert Ogden Arena?
The closest airport to Bert Ogden Arena is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.1 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for McAllen Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to McAllen Performing Arts Center is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 2 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Mcallen in the next 30 days?
38 in and around Mcallen in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 32 of the 38 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Mcallen?
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Mcallen, 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
How far is MFE from downtown Mcallen?
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) is 2.2 miles (4 km) from downtown Mcallen in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
