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$166+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX (HRL) to Chicago (CHI)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Harlingen to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Harlingen to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/195:20 pmHRL - ORD
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/210:35 amORD - HRL
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:50 amHRL - ORD
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/23:05 pmORD - HRL
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/235:20 pmHRL - ORD
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2611:35 amORD - HRL
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/205:00 amHRL - ORD
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/274:00 pmORD - HRL
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$654
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:37 pmHRL - ORD
1 stop6h 07mSun Country Air
Mon 12/297:38 pmORD - HRL
1 stop14h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$665
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:50 amHRL - ORD
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/23:05 pmORD - HRL
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$669
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2310:12 amHRL - ORD
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/269:00 amORD - HRL
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$674
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/2212:15 pmHRL - ORD
2 stops21h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:00 pmORD - HRL
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/265:00 amHRL - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:20 pmORD - HRL
2 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$711

Find flight deals from Harlingen to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harlingen (HRL) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harlingen 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harlingen to Chicago that are best for you.

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HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 2/1

5:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$260

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 2/20

5:20 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 39m

$269

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 1/11

5:25 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

3:53 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$269

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 1/20

6:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

5:05 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 31m

$289

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$297

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 2/19

5:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

1:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$333

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 2/1

5:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$340

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 3/12

6:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

4:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 50m

$344

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 12/23

7:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$205

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 1/6

3:22 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$205

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Harlingen to Chicago

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 Harlingen to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Harlingen, Texas-Chicago 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 Harlingen to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago (average of $134). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in February 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HRL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Harlingen to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Harlingen to Chicago, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harlingen to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Harlingen to Chicago?

    Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL), located 3.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Harlingen to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Valley Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Harlingen Valley Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 33m. Harlingen, Texas and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1220 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $217 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $252 and $280 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen to Chicago 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 Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago (average of $134). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in February 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 3 airlines flying from Harlingen to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Harlingen to Chicago. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$252Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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