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$109+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to McAllen (MFE)

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CHI — MFE
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to McAllen

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 December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/308:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/233:26 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/292:17 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/306:35 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 00mDelta
Fri 1/235:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/22$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/254:00 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/264:55 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/305:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/239:30 amMFE - ORD
2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/251:22 pmORD - MFE
2 stops10h 36mDelta
Fri 12/2612:38 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/22$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/315:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/233:27 pmORD - MFE
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:00 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops37h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/237:35 amORD - MFE
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop27h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$777
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/274:46 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/34:59 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$784

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$479
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 23, 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

Sat 2/14

11:45 am-6:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/21

7:01 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$253

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

3:53 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 04m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 1/25

5:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$253

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-5:13 pm

2 stops11h 43m

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 1/23

1:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$263

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

3:53 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 04m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:15 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 3/12

3:48 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

8:10 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 22m

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 2/13

3:41 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

2:10 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 5/23

5:15 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

10:35 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 5/23

5:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

$289

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

2:10 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 5/16

6:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 50m

$289

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Deals found on 12/22

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to McAllen

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 Chicago to McAllen 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 Chicago-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-McAllen 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 Chicago-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to McAllen (average of $179). Flying from Chicago to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to McAllen at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% 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 December 23, 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
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 $253, American Airlines can have you in McAllen from Chicago in 6h 04m. 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 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $143 and $158, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to McAllen (average of $179). Flying from Chicago to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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