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$109+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — CHI
ene. 14 — ene. 211
mié. 1/14
mié. 1/21
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 diciembre 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
jue. 12/254:01 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/17:36 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
jue. 12/189:45 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/2712:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
sáb. 12/204:01 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/48:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
lun. 12/294:58 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/27:32 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/185:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 25mDelta
mar. 1/2710:35 amORD - MFE
2 stops13h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/14$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
jue. 12/255:00 amMFE - ORD
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/15:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/204:01 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/239:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$589
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:15 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/285:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
sáb. 12/207:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/275:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$608
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2912:38 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 44mDelta
vie. 1/212:45 pmMDW - MFE
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/14$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2012:38 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 44mDelta
dom. 1/46:00 amMDW - MFE
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/12$928
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3012:38 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 44mDelta
sáb. 1/36:00 amMDW - MFE
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/15$978

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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 diciembre 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$352
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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 diciembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to Chicago that are best for you.

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McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/8

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/14

3:53 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$289

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/29

3:26 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/5

8:10 am-2:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$290

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

lun. 1/12

5:56 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

5:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

$290

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 2/19

1:03 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/23

1:28 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/8

1:00 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Chicago Midway

mié. 1/14

1:28 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

lun. 1/12

1:00 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Chicago Midway

lun. 1/19

12:48 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 1/27

5:25 am-5:29 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Chicago Midway

mar. 2/3

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/29

1:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Chicago Midway

jue. 2/5

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

lun. 1/12

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

7:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$299

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 1/27

5:25 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/3

6:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$299

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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 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 McAllen-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on McAllen-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 McAllen-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $134). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 diciembre 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from McAllen to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from McAllen to Chicago?

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 diciembre 15, 2025.
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
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
11,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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 $289, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from McAllen in 6h. 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 59% 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 $134). 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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