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$168+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — CHI
Mar 2 — Mar 91
Mon 3/2
Mon 3/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Chicago

Cheapest flights from McAllen to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/213:45 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2511:45 am
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/30$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:25 am
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops7h 18m
Delta
Sat 4/256:00 am
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops11h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/95:25 am
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops7h 52m
Delta
Tue 3/105:30 am
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops11h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:25 am
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops12h 48m
Delta
Sun 4/191:36 pm
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:25 am
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops10h 53m
Delta
Sat 4/255:10 am
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops12h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:25 am
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops7h 18m
Delta
Fri 4/176:00 am
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops10h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/277:05 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/61:03 pm
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops10h 53m
Delta
Sun 3/85:30 am
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops11h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/111:20 pm
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops9h 11m
Delta
Mon 3/161:10 pm
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/197:05 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 2/282:58 pm
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 3/244:43 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/263:21 pm
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/147:00 am
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 4/174:03 pm
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$326

Find 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 January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$479
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/21

3:45 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

11:45 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$211

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/21

5:25 am-12:43 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$259

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 3/9

5:25 am-1:17 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-4:39 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$259

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/14

5:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

1:36 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$259

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 4/15

5:25 am-6:13 pm

2 stops12h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

1:36 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$264

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/21

5:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

5:10 am-5:26 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$277

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/14

5:25 am-12:43 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-4:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$288

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/11

5:17 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

2:05 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$289

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$289

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 3/6

1:03 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

5:30 am-4:39 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$300

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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 McAllen to Chicago in January.
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 McAllen-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on McAllen-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-Chicago 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 McAllen-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 McAllen to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from McAllen with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Chicago (average of $136). Flying from McAllen 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.

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 January 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,213 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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.

  • How long is the flight from McAllen to Chicago?

    For as low as $211, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from McAllen in 6h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1239 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 McAllen to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from McAllen to Chicago round-trip from $159. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from McAllen to Chicago for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen 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 McAllen to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Chicago (average of $136). Flying from McAllen 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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