Private charter · CMI → MFE
Champaign to McAllen
1,116 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Champaign to McAllen, door to door faster.
Trade about 23½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Champaign to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 1,116 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,116 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 23½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Champaign
Airports in Champaign
CMI
Commercial airportUniversity of Illinois Willard Airport
Savoy · KCMI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,101 ft
KTIP
Regional airportRantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
Rantoul
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
Arriving McAllen
Airports in McAllen
MFE
Commercial airportMcAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen · KMFE
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,120 ft
KEBG
Regional airportSouth Texas International at Edinburg Airport
Edinburg
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in McAllen
McAllen is the retail and commercial center of the Rio Grande Valley, a fast-growing region of citrus groves, farm towns and border cities that stretches along the river toward the coast. Cross-border trade with Reynosa and Monterrey, manufacturing tied to plants in Mexico, healthcare and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley drive a busy business calendar, and shoppers from Mexico have long made the city’s stores and malls a destination of their own.
- 01
Quinta Mazatlán
A 1930s adobe mansion surrounded by native gardens and wooded trails, this World Birding Center site in the middle of McAllen is a favorite for spotting Valley specialties like green jays and chachalacas.
- 02
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Along the Rio Grande south of Alamo, this refuge protects a rare stretch of native subtropical forest where hundreds of bird species have been recorded, along with butterflies and other wildlife.
- 03
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
In nearby Mission, the headquarters of the World Birding Center offers trails, feeding stations, a hawk observation tower and bikes for exploring the park’s riverside woodland.
- 04
International Museum of Art and Science
McAllen’s museum combines hands-on science exhibits with art collections, including Mexican folk art and works from both sides of the border, making it an easy family stop.
- 05
17th Street Entertainment District
Downtown McAllen’s nightlife hub is lined with bars, live music venues and restaurants that draw crowds from across the Valley on weekend nights.
- 06
La Plaza Mall
One of the busiest shopping centers in the region, La Plaza has long drawn shoppers from both sides of the border with its department stores and brand-name retailers.
Questions
Champaign to McAllen flights
How long is a private flight from Champaign to McAllen?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,116 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 23½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Champaign to McAllen use?
You can depart from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) or Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP) and arrive at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) or South Texas International at Edinburg Airport (KEBG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Champaign to McAllen cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Champaign and McAllen?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from McAllen back to Champaign are priced the same way.
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McAllen to Champaign
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