Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRR and MFE include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport is C$390. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$623. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap flight tickets from GRR to MFE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from GRR to MFE every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The journey from central Grand Rapids to Gerald R. Ford International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to GRR:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
Book a hotel close to MFE if you're on a late flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
McAllen International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the center of Mcallen. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 8 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 51 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Mcallen in February.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from GRR to MFE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mcallen
Start your Mcallen trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from GRR to MFE, have a look at our accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS), Quinta Mazatlan and McAllen Nature Center are must-visits when exploring Mcallen.
Complete your Mcallen trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to McAllen International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Mcallen.
