Traveling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is two hours behind Mcallen and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MFE to SFO flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MFE and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$116 is the lowest price for a one-way Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $235. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from MFE to SFO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
82% of flights departing from Mcallen Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from MFE.
Mcallen Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Mcallen. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MFE? If you're catching an early flight from Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Mcallen Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MFE to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
