Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI) from $126

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MFE — CHI
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$223

One-way from

$186
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from McAllen to Chicago?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from McAllen to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

To save up to 81% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 50 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from McAllen to Chicago from $436 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $744 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

Flights from McAllen to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from McAllen to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $272.

When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to Chicago (MFE - CHI)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from McAllen to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap American Airlines flights from McAllen to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between McAllen and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from McAllen to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 6/155:40 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$285
Thu 4/115:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1810:39 amORD - MFE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$293
Thu 4/115:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/193:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$318
Thu 4/257:37 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$321
Mon 4/2212:38 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/2612:02 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$345
Wed 4/35:35 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/76:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$437
Wed 7/37:24 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/95:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$438
Mon 4/225:51 amMFE - ORD
2 stops6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/266:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$689
Mon 4/15:35 amMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/83:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$712

Cheap Delta flights from McAllen to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between McAllen and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 4/2412:40 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Sat 4/277:15 amORD - MFE
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/18$262
Sat 6/1512:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Sat 6/226:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/18$295
Sat 6/1512:45 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 02mDelta
Sat 6/229:30 amMDW - MFE
2 stops7h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/18$457
Mon 4/2212:40 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Fri 4/267:05 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/18$488
Mon 4/2212:40 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Fri 4/269:30 amMDW - MFE
2 stops7h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/18$538

Cheap McAllen to Chicago flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from McAllen to Chicago specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in March and April 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/2712:40 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Wed 5/112:45 pmMDW - MFE
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/17$262
Wed 4/2412:40 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Sat 4/275:32 amORD - MFE
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/17$262
Thu 4/115:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1810:39 amORD - MFE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$293
Sat 4/2011:07 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/272:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$307
Fri 4/1912:38 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$315
Thu 4/115:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/193:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$318
Thu 4/257:37 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$321
Mon 4/2212:38 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/2612:02 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$345
Tue 3/262:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/296:20 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$362

McAllen to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between McAllen and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in March and April 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/2712:40 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Wed 5/112:45 pmMDW - MFE
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/17$262
Wed 4/2412:40 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Sat 4/275:32 amORD - MFE
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/17$262
Sat 6/155:40 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$285
Thu 4/115:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1810:39 amORD - MFE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$293
Sat 6/1512:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Sat 6/226:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/18$295
Sat 4/2011:07 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/272:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$307
Fri 4/1912:38 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$315
Thu 4/115:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/193:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$318
Thu 4/257:37 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$321

McAllen to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from McAllen to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from McAllen to Chicago should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 3/262:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/296:20 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$362
Sun 3/2410:02 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops24h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2912:17 pmMDW - MFE
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$675
Tue 3/265:35 amMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/293:01 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$725
Sun 3/2410:02 pmMFE - MDW
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2912:17 pmMDW - MFE
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$727

One-way flights to Chicago from McAllen

Search for one-way flight options from McAllen to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from McAllen to Chicago can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from McAllen, there is a search form available above.
Sat 4/135:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$126
Thu 4/187:19 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$158
Thu 4/187:19 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$160
Tue 3/265:35 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$181
Fri 4/195:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$186
Fri 4/1910:14 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$188
Thu 4/187:19 pmMFE - ORD
3 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$211
Mon 4/110:30 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$218
Mon 4/110:30 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$224

Find flights from McAllen to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$262 - $480

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McAllen Miller IntlChicago Midway

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/27

2 stops9h 34m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/1

2 stops11h 10m

$262

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/24

2 stops8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/27

2 stops11h 18m

$262

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

1 stop5h 38m

$285

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/18

1 stop8h 04m

$293

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 6/15

2 stops11h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops10h 55m

$295

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop5h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/19

1 stop7h 22m

$318

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 4/25

1 stop11h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/28

1 stop6h 45m

$321

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/14

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 30m

$348

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 4/11

3 stops37h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/18

2 stops26h 34m

$480

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When is the best time to book a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from McAllen to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from McAllen to Chicago is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from McAllen to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their McAllen to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from McAllen to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from McAllen to Chicago is currently $184 while a round-trip flight costs $318. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from McAllen to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$248

February

$245

March

$280

April

$288

May

$292

June

$361

July

$338

August

$276

September

$258

October

$248

November

$271

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from McAllen to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.5
Good
1,078 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    For a flight from McAllen to Chicago, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city. Miller Intl is the only McAllen airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from McAllen Miller Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $262, but on average you can expect to pay $388.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from McAllen to Chicago for under $400?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from McAllen to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from McAllen to Chicago round-trip from $262. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $285, and United Airlines, from $348. You may be able to fly from McAllen to Chicago for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from McAllen to Chicago one-way?

    $126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Allegiant Air, with prices starting from $254 and $300, respectively.

  • What does MFE to ORD mean?

    MFE stands for McAllen Miller Intl Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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