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$159+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Brownsville (BRO)

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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BRO
Aug 15 — Aug 221
Sat 8/15
Sat 8/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Brownsville

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Brownsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Brownsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/41:46 pm
ORD
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BRO
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 12/72:48 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/11$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:11 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 9/12:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/11$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/81:50 pm
ORD
-
BRO
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/148:35 am
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/84:49 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop15h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/128:45 am
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3011:00 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:42 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:30 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 9/19:20 am
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:00 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 7/296:42 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/236:29 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 7/274:44 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:54 pm
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Thu 9/36:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/13$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:30 am
ORD
-
BRO
1 stop5h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 10/134:37 pm
BRO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$454

Find flight deals from Chicago to Brownsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Brownsville (BRO). 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 July 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Brownsville 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Brownsville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

3:54 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 8/11

6:37 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 41m

$329

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sun 9/27

5:49 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$329

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

12:11 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/1

2:37 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$330
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

5:30 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 53m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/1

9:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$419

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

4:11 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/9

12:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$419

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/4

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mon 12/7

5:25 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$492

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

10:40 am-3:51 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Fri 9/11

4:38 pm-9:09 am

1 stop16h 31m

$492
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

9:40 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$298

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

6:30 am-6:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$298

ChicagoBrownsville

ORD - BRO

ORDBRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

9:35 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$298

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Brownsville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Brownsville in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Brownsville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Brownsville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Brownsville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Brownsville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Brownsville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Brownsville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Brownsville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Brownsville?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brownsville (average of $237). Flying from Chicago to Brownsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Brownsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brownsville. 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 Brownsville. Reviews last updated July 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Brownsville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,814 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Brownsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.5 mi from the city center, Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Brownsville from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to South Padre Is. Intl (BRO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Brownsville?

    Departing from Chicago to Brownsville will take you 8h 17m. The distance between Chicago and Brownsville is about 1235 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Brownsville, with prices starting at $268. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $287 round trip. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Brownsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Brownsville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Brownsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Brownsville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Brownsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Brownsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Brownsville?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Brownsville (average of $237). Flying from Chicago to Brownsville in July is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Brownsville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Brownsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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