Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI) from $172

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MFE — CHI
May 19 — May 261

The best prices from McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to Chicago (CHI). 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 May 14, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444

Round-trip from

$223
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From McAllen Miller Intl to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from McAllen to Chicago?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from McAllen to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 55 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from McAllen to Chicago from $261 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $547 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

Flights from McAllen to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from McAllen to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $258.

When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to Chicago (MFE - CHI)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from McAllen to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap United Airlines flights from McAllen to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between McAllen and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from McAllen to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 8/217:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$296
Mon 8/197:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/256:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$326
Fri 6/285:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/27:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$371
Wed 7/105:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/305:57 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$403
Tue 10/297:25 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/304:56 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$405
Tue 7/237:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/287:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$431
Thu 7/115:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/207:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$454
Thu 6/137:15 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/209:31 pmORD - MFE
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$467
Wed 7/105:00 amMFE - ORD
2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/305:57 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$510

Cheap Delta flights from McAllen to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between McAllen and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 8/2112:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Sat 8/249:30 amORD - MFE
2 stops9h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/13$226
Mon 8/1912:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops7h 51mDelta
Sun 8/256:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/13$317
Sat 6/1512:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Sat 6/227:10 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$356
Wed 7/1012:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Tue 7/306:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/13$372
Tue 10/295:30 amMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Sat 11/306:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/13$395
Sat 6/155:20 amMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Sat 6/229:28 amMDW - MFE
2 stops9h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/13$411
Tue 7/2312:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 20mDelta
Sun 7/289:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops7h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/13$433
Fri 5/3112:35 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops10h 04mDelta
Mon 6/36:07 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/13$482
Thu 7/115:29 amMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Sat 7/207:10 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/13$488

Cheap McAllen to Chicago flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from McAllen to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 14, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 6/156:17 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$309
Sat 6/1512:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Sat 6/227:10 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$356
Fri 6/285:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/27:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$371
Thu 6/135:08 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$375
Fri 6/289:14 amMFE - ORD
2 stops15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/25:34 pmORD - MFE
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$388
Sat 6/155:20 amMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Sat 6/229:28 amMDW - MFE
2 stops9h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/13$411
Fri 6/289:14 amMFE - ORD
2 stops15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/211:02 amORD - MFE
2 stops23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$448
Thu 6/137:15 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/209:31 pmORD - MFE
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$467
Fri 5/3112:35 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops10h 04mDelta
Mon 6/36:07 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/13$482

McAllen to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between McAllen and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to Chicago in May and June 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 8/215:30 amMFE - MDW
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Sat 8/2410:11 amMDW - MFE
2 stops8h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/13$226
Wed 8/2112:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Sat 8/249:30 amORD - MFE
2 stops9h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/13$226
Wed 8/217:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/243:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$296
Sat 6/156:17 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/225:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$309
Mon 8/1912:45 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops7h 51mDelta
Sun 8/256:00 amORD - MFE
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/13$317
Mon 8/197:20 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/256:00 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$326
Sat 6/1512:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Sat 6/227:10 amORD - MFE
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/13$356
Fri 6/285:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/27:25 amORD - MFE
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$371
Wed 7/1012:34 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Tue 7/309:33 amMDW - MFE
2 stops7h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/13$372

One-way flights to Chicago from McAllen

Search for one-way flight options from McAllen to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from McAllen to Chicago can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from McAllen, there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/44:50 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$172
Mon 6/108:37 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$175
Wed 7/105:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$182
Tue 6/44:50 pmMFE - ORD
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$184
Mon 6/108:37 pmMFE - ORD
3 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$195
Wed 7/1012:34 pmMFE - MDW
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/14$244
Wed 7/1012:34 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/14$244
Wed 7/1011:19 amMFE - ORD
3 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$266
Tue 6/48:15 amMFE - ORD
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$289

Find flights from McAllen to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to Chicago 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 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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$226 - $388

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McAllen Miller IntlChicago Midway

MFE - MDW

MFEMDW

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops12h 29m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/24

2 stops8h 59m

$226

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/21

2 stops11h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops9h 40m

$226

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 45m

$296

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 6/15

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/22

1 stop5h 38m

$309

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops7h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/25

2 stops10h 55m

$317

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/25

1 stop5h 19m

$326

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 6/28

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop5h 55m

$371

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/19

1 stop5h 38m

$375

McAllen Miller IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

MFE - ORD

MFEORD

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 6/28

2 stops15h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop16h 55m

$388

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/13

When is the best time to book a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from McAllen to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights from McAllen to Chicago is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their McAllen to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from McAllen to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from McAllen to Chicago is currently $217 while a round-trip flight costs $315. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from McAllen to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$342

July

$327

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated May 14, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from McAllen to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.4
Good
10,959 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.3
Good
14,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,706 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    For a flight from McAllen to Chicago, you will be flying from Miller Intl. McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is just 2.0 mi from the center of the city. Miller Intl is the only McAllen airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from McAllen Miller Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $226, but on average you can expect to pay $362.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from McAllen to Chicago round-trip from $226. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $296, and American Airlines, from $309. You may be able to fly from McAllen to Chicago for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $182 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $244 and $289, respectively.

  • What does MFE to ORD mean?

    MFE stands for McAllen Miller Intl Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your McAllen to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from McAllen to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter McAllen to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on McAllen to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the McAllen to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The McAllen to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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