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$165+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to McAllen (MFE)

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MFE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to McAllen (MFE). 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$411
From Chicago (CHI) to McAllen Miller Intl
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/410:03 amORD - MFE
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/103:29 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/45:45 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 52mDelta
Wed 9/105:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops10h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/30$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 12/195:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/227:27 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:37 amORD - MFE
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/59:27 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$343

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ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

10:03 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 57m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/10

3:29 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$215

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

5:45 am-4:37 pm

2 stops10h 52m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/10

5:25 am-4:13 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$227

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/19

5:03 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 22m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 1/22

7:27 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 43m

$263

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

11:37 am-11:34 am

2 stops23h 57m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 10/5

9:27 pm-11:51 am

1 stop14h 24m

$343

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:15 am-4:37 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$165

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

6:45 am-2:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$175

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

6:21 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$201

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

7:10 am-11:34 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$358

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Chicago to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 CHI to MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to McAllen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to McAllen at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. 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 McAllen. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to McAllen, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to McAllen from Chicago, you will be flying to Miller Intl, which is the city’s only airport. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is located 2.0 mi from the center of McAllen. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Miller Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to McAllen round-trip from $215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $227, and United Airlines, from $366. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $165 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $175 and $358, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Chicago to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 Chicago to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to McAllen. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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