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$114+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Illinois

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MFE — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Illinois

Cheapest flights from McAllen to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/186:55 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:15 pm
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/26$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/185:25 am
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops12h 46m
Delta
Tue 4/211:36 pm
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/45:28 am
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Mon 3/91:10 pm
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/45:28 am
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops11h 13m
Delta
Mon 3/92:38 pm
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/31:03 pm
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops9h 30m
Delta
Mon 3/91:10 pm
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/273:48 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/43:48 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 3/77:20 am
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/45:28 am
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Sat 3/76:00 am
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops11h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/41:03 pm
MFE
-
ORD
2 stops10h 53m
Delta
Sat 3/76:45 am
ORD
-
MFE
2 stops10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$300
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.
Mon 3/23:48 pm
MFE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Thu 3/55:00 am
ORD
-
MFE
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/271:03 pm
MFE
-
MDW
2 stops9h 28m
Delta
Sun 3/11:28 pm
MDW
-
MFE
2 stops10h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$325

Find flight deals from McAllen to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for McAllen to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$479
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Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to Illinois 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 28, 2026.
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McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/21

5:17 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$211

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/18

6:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$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

Tue 4/21

5:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

6:25 am-5:26 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$259

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/4

5:28 am-5:37 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$264

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/4

5:28 am-4:41 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

2:38 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$264

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 3/3

1:03 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$287

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 5/1

3:45 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

12:30 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$289

McAllenChicago

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/4

5:28 am-5:37 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-5:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$300

McAllenChicago

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 3/2

3:48 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

5:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$315

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
9,212 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
11,201 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from McAllen to Illinois. 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 McAllen to Illinois?

    For a flight from McAllen to Illinois, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from McAllen to Illinois?

    For as low as $211, United Airlines can have you in Illinois from McAllen in 4h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1239 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen to Illinois. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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