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$160+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MFE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to McAllen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to McAllen flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$411
From Illinois to McAllen Miller Intl
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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 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.
Sat 9/275:18 amSTL - MFE
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/185:27 amMFE - STL
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$197
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 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.
Sat 10/116:00 amSTL - MFE
2 stops11h 31mDelta
Wed 10/2212:31 pmMFE - STL
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/30$232
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.
Sat 9/66:00 amMLI - MFE
2 stops11h 03mDelta
Tue 9/912:31 pmMFE - MLI
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/30$259
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
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.
Sat 9/65:40 pmMLI - MFE
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/95:00 amMFE - MLI
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:00 amSTL - MFE
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/312:15 pmMFE - STL
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$438
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/292:30 pmSTL - MFE
3 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/33:49 pmMFE - STL
2 stops19h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$469
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:20 pmMLI - MFE
3 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/185:15 pmMFE - MLI
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$670

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to McAllen that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

McAllen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/27

5:18 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 50m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 10/18

5:27 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 24m

$197

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

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-5:31 pm

2 stops11h 31m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 10/22

12:31 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$232

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops11h 03m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 9/9

12:31 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$259

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

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/6

5:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$351

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/29

2:30 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops24h 29m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/3

3:49 pm-10:50 am

2 stops19h 01m

$469

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/10

6:15 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 19m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/13

2:14 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$502

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Illinois 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 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to McAllen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to McAllen have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $160. Users have also found prices from $165 and $468 on Delta and United 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, Lambert-St Louis - McAllen Miller Intl and Moline Quad-City - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Illinois 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 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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