Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Mcallen Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Des Moines and Mcallen share the same timezone, UTC-6.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DSM to MFE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DSM and MFE include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
$427 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport flight. Return flights start from $786. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to MFE, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to MFE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to Des Moines Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mcallen Airport (MFE)
If you're arriving on a late Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MFE:
Pick up a Mcallen Airport rental car and explore Mcallen and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Mcallen Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
The address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
From Mcallen Airport, Mcallen is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mcallen Airport (MFE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mcallen. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines Airport to Mcallen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to MFE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Mcallen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a visit to Houston will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No journey is complete without a visit to San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
