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MFE to CXL: distance & flight time
Mcallen (Mc Allen Miller International Airport) → Calexico (Calexico International Airport)
1,130 mi
1,819 km · 982 nm
2h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,130 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 55m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MFE — Mc Allen Miller International Airport · Mcallen, United States
- CXL — Calexico International Airport · Calexico, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MFE from CXL?
The flight distance from Mcallen (MFE) to Calexico (CXL) is 1,130 miles (1,819 km, 982 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MFE to CXL?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MFE to CXL?
Nonstop service on MFE–CXL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mcallen and Calexico?
Calexico is 2 hours behind Mcallen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MFE to CXL?
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Why are some MFE to CXL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MFE–CXL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.