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$148+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to McAllen (MFE)

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CHI — MFE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to McAllen

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$348
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/181:22 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/255:27 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/284:56 pmORD - MFE
2 stops7h 03mDelta
Wed 11/55:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Deal found 9/15$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/92:20 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/137:25 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/306:45 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:34 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:35 amORD - MFE
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/29:27 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:37 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:30 pmORD - MFE
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:14 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/301:05 pmORD - MFE
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Sat 10/412:30 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops9h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/15$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/317:10 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Mon 11/312:31 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/14$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:40 amORD - MFE
1 stop29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:52 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:30 pmORD - MFE
2 stops23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/31:48 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:35 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/217:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$347

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to McAllen 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to McAllen that are best for you.

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ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

5:17 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 36m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 11/5

5:34 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 14m

$269

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:15 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 21m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 12/8

5:09 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$269

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

2:20 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 37m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 10/13

7:25 pm-12:14 am

1 stop4h 49m

$306

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 11/3

5:34 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 14m

$309

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

4:17 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 36m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 11/2

5:09 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 19m

$309

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

5:18 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 24m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 11/12

5:34 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 14m

$309

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

5:32 am-4:38 pm

2 stops11h 06m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 12/8

5:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$319

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

8:30 pm-11:24 am

1 stop14h 54m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 12/8

12:14 pm-9:44 am

2 stops21h 30m

$320

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

1:05 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 53m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 10/4

12:30 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$329

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

7:10 am-5:31 pm

2 stops10h 21m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 11/3

12:31 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$338

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to McAllen

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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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to McAllen?

    For as low as $269, American Airlines can have you in McAllen from Chicago in 5h 36m. There are 1239 mi between Chicago and McAllen. 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 Chicago to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to McAllen round-trip from $226. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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