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$175+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MFE
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to McAllen

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Round-trip from

$256
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$348
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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 October 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/610:52 amMLI - MFE
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/95:29 amMFE - MLI
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/511:42 amSTL - MFE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/87:05 amMFE - STL
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/25:18 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/95:09 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/75:18 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/175:10 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/53:59 pmSTL - MFE
2 stops8h 00mDelta
Sat 11/85:25 amMFE - STL
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/20$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Wed 12/244:58 pmMLI - MFE
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Wed 12/3112:38 pmMFE - MLI
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/18$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Wed 12/244:58 pmMLI - MFE
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Tue 12/305:15 pmMFE - MLI
2 stops23h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/18$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sun 11/165:18 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/195:10 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$349
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Sun 11/1610:43 pmORD - MFE
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/185:52 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/24:20 pmORD - MFE
2 stops7h 36mDelta
Tue 12/95:25 amMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/18$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/223:35 pmMLI - MFE
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/255:04 pmMFE - MLI
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 11/218:18 pmORD - MFE
2 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:56 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$371

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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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to McAllen that are best for you.

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Illinois

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McAllen

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Return

Price

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Tue 1/13

10:47 am-9:57 pm

2 stops11h 10m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$256

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

10:19 am-5:04 pm

1 stop6h 45m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 2/9

6:04 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$269

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/6

3:37 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 37m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 12/9

5:29 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 05m

$271

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

7:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 2/9

1:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$279

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

11:42 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 23m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 11/8

7:05 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$289

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/11

1:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$304

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

5:18 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 24m

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 11/17

5:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$324

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 00m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 11/8

5:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$326

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/10

12:01 pm-4:11 pm

1 stop4h 10m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/11

5:00 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 48m

$329

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops19h 31m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/25

5:25 am-4:26 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$332

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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 $171). Flying from Illinois to McAllen in May is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 October 20, 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to McAllen?

    Departing from Illinois to McAllen will take you 6h 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $175. Users have also found prices from $265 and $275 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to McAllen (average of $171). Flying from Illinois to McAllen in May is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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