Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI) from $157

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 4/24. 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
Apr 24 — May 11

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 Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 April 19, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$222

One-way from

$208
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 20% on flights from McAllen to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from McAllen to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United 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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United 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.
Tue 5/77:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/114:05 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$356
Thu 5/167:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/209:25 pmORD - MFE
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$466
Tue 5/217:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/258:24 pmORD - MFE
2 stops14h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$513
Fri 4/265:14 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2810:50 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$583

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 6/95:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$287
Fri 5/1012:54 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$297
Fri 4/265:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/282:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$314
Sat 6/155:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$332
Tue 5/218:15 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/255:35 pmORD - MFE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$343
Thu 5/166:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/205:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$402
Fri 5/106:00 amMFE - ORD
2 stops6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$640
Sat 6/151:02 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$719
Sun 6/91:02 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$724

Cheap McAllen to Chicago flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from McAllen to Chicago specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in April and May 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 5/1012:54 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$297
Sun 4/215:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/232:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$308
Fri 4/265:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/282:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$314
Sat 5/1812:35 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Tue 5/216:00 amMDW - MFE
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/18$324
Tue 5/218:15 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/255:35 pmORD - MFE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$343
Tue 5/77:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/114:05 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$356
Fri 4/195:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/215:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$357
Tue 5/712:35 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 20mDelta
Sat 5/115:57 pmORD - MFE
2 stops17h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/18$385
Tue 5/77:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop17h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/114:05 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$386

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in April and May 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 6/95:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$287
Fri 5/1012:54 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/175:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$297
Sun 4/215:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/232:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$308
Fri 4/265:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/282:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$314
Sat 5/1812:35 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Tue 5/216:00 amMDW - MFE
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/18$324
Wed 10/1610:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/215:19 amORD - MFE
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$331
Sat 6/155:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$332
Tue 5/218:15 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/255:35 pmORD - MFE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$343
Tue 5/77:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop14h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/114:05 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$356

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 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.
Fri 4/265:51 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/282:15 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$314
Fri 4/265:40 amMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 13mDelta
Sun 4/286:00 amMDW - MFE
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/17$458
Fri 4/265:40 amMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 07mDelta
Sun 4/286:20 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/17$486
Fri 4/265:14 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2810:50 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$583

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 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.
Wed 4/245:56 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$157
Wed 5/812:35 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/18$162
Wed 6/125:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$189
Sat 5/2512:35 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops9h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/18$194
Wed 5/86:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/18$208
Wed 5/812:35 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/18$264
Wed 6/125:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops13h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/18$264
Wed 6/123:56 pmMFE - ORD
3 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$362
Wed 5/17:00 amMFE - ORD
2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/18$392

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 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$287 - $466

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 6/9

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

1 stop5h 38m

$287

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 5/10

1 stop7h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/17

1 stop5h 33m

$297

McAllen Miller IntlChicago Midway

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 5/18

2 stops9h 26m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/21

2 stops10h 44m

$324

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

1 stop5h 38m

$332

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/21

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/25

1 stop4h 57m

$343

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop14h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/11

1 stop5h 26m

$356

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/7

2 stops11h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/11

2 stops17h 57m

$385

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 6/15

2 stops11h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops12h 09m

$392

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 5/16

1 stop4h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/20

2 stops13h 44m

$466

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Deals found on 4/18

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 April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their McAllen to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 $244 while a round-trip flight costs $354. Price data was last updated on April 14, 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 $357). 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

$276

May

$283

June

$357

July

$336

August

$276

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

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 April 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta 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
11,094 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.3
Good
14,954 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

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 American Airlines for just $287, but on average you can expect to pay $467.

  • 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 $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $324, and United Airlines, from $356. You may be able to fly from McAllen to Chicago for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $157 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 Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $162 and $392, 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your McAllen to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from McAllen to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter McAllen to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

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

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on McAllen to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the McAllen to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The McAllen to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/18.

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American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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