Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE).
History
McAllen is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley, on the Mexican border. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa. As of the 2025 census estimate, McAllen's population was 150,640, making it the most populous city in Hidalgo County, the second most populous city in the Rio Grande Valley, and the 23rd-most populous city in Texas. The city anchors the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area, the fifth largest metropolitan area in the state of Texas, with 921,549 residents as of 2025. The binational Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area counts a population of more than 1.5 million.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 4 routes: Cancun, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Vera Cruz
- AeroMéxico AM (Embraer 170, ATR) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Poza Rico
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Poza Rico
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (SU9) · 1 route: Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Aeromar VW (CRJ, ATR) · 2 routes: Mexico City, San Luis Potosi
- Allegiant Air G4 (757, MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- American Airlines AA (A319, M83, MD-80) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (A319, M83, MD-80) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MFE has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Mexico City, San Luis Potosi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for McAllen-Mission, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.