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$104+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MFE
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to McAllen

Cheapest flights from Illinois to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
sáb. 12/136:00 amMLI - MFE
2 stops11h 43mDelta
mar. 1/131:00 pmMFE - MLI
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/10$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sáb. 12/135:55 amMLI - MFE
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar. 1/133:26 pmMFE - MLI
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mar. 12/305:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/235:25 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/124:45 pmSTL - MFE
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/155:00 amMFE - STL
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
lun. 12/224:00 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/125:25 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
jue. 12/1111:55 amORD - MFE
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/214:19 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
sáb. 12/202:50 pmORD - MFE
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/314:01 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/245:03 pmORD - MFE
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/107:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/256:00 amSTL - MFE
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/15:00 amMFE - STL
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
sáb. 12/134:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/167:25 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/188:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/254:01 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mar. 12/233:27 pmORD - MFE
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/119:50 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$491

Find flight deals from Illinois to McAllen

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Round-trip from

$207
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(American Airlines)

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December

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April

Average price

$479
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to McAllen that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 2/17

7:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 3/3

9:41 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$207

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 1/6

11:55 am-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 18m

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/15

12:20 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$208

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 3/3

2:22 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 35m

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 3/4

5:28 am-2:47 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$217

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 2/17

6:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops10h 54m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 3/3

1:03 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$217

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 1/9

3:37 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 40m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 1/13

9:59 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$238

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 1/9

9:57 am-9:57 pm

2 stops12h 00m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 1/13

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$243

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/14

5:11 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 56m

McAllen Miller Intl

sáb. 2/21

3:41 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$243

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 1/6

6:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops9h 37m

McAllen Miller Intl

jue. 1/15

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$247

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/14

6:45 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 23m

McAllen Miller Intl

sáb. 2/21

1:03 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$263

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/7

2:12 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 45m

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 1/14

5:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$269

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to McAllen (average of $179). Flying from Illinois to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 IL to MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to McAllen is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    McAllen Miller Intl (MFE), located 2.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to McAllen.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to McAllen?

    Departing from Illinois to McAllen will take you 7h 45m. There are 1239 mi between Illinois and McAllen. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $143 and $148 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to McAllen?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to McAllen are Chicago O'Hare Intl - McAllen Miller Intl, Moline Quad-City - McAllen Miller Intl and Lambert-St Louis - McAllen Miller Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to McAllen (average of $179). Flying from Illinois to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 Illinois to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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