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McAllen, Texas

Private charter · TPA → MFE

Tampa to McAllen

973 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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The trip

Tampa to McAllen, door to door faster.

Trade about 20½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Tampa International Airport in Tampa to McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 973 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
973 mi
Flight
—
Driving
20½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
TPATampaMFEMcAllen
TPA → MFE973 miles direct

Departing Tampa

Airports in Tampa

  • TPA

    Major airport

    Tampa International Airport

    Tampa · KTPA

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    11,002 ft

  • PIE

    Major airport

    St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

    Pinellas Park · KPIE

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    9,730 ft

  • LAL

    Commercial airport

    Lakeland Linder International Airport

    Lakeland · KLAL

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    8,500 ft

  • KVDF

    Regional airport

    Tampa Executive Airport

    Tampa

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • ZPH

    Regional airport

    Zephyrhills Municipal Airport

    Zephyrhills · KZPH

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,072 ft

Arriving McAllen

Airports in McAllen

  • MFE

    Commercial airport

    McAllen Miller International Airport

    McAllen · KMFE

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,120 ft

  • KEBG

    Regional airport

    South 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Tampa to McAllen flights

How long is a private flight from Tampa to McAllen?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 973 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 20½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Tampa to McAllen use?

You can depart from Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), or Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) 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 Tampa 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 Tampa and McAllen?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from McAllen back to Tampa are priced the same way.

Return flight

McAllen to Tampa

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