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$189+ Cheap flights from Harlingen, TX (HRL) to Chicago (CHI)

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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HRL — CHI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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April

Average price

$351
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Cheapest flights from Harlingen to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harlingen to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/225:36 amHRL - ORD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/76:30 amORD - HRL
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2412:10 pmHRL - ORD
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:00 amORD - HRL
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:00 pmHRL - ORD
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 1/11:45 pmORD - HRL
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$446
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2211:53 amHRL - ORD
3 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/297:00 amORD - HRL
2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,207

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HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 1/10

5:22 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/14

10:35 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$216

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Fri 2/7

12:11 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

10:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$242

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 5/1

11:55 am-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

8:05 pm-10:54 am

1 stop14h 49m

$395

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Tue 1/14

6:30 pm-5:55 am

3 stops35h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/20

7:26 am-11:00 am

2 stops27h 34m

$426

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sat 1/4

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

4:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$512

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 12/26

5:36 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 59m

$189

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 12/26

5:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$284

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Sun 3/30

7:27 am-10:16 pm

2 stops14h 49m

$431

HarlingenChicago

HRL - ORD

HRLORD

Harlingen Valley Intl

Thu 12/26

11:47 am-12:29 pm

3 stops24h 42m

$501

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Harlingen, Texas-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Harlingen to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Harlingen to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 HRL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Harlingen to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest from Harlingen to Chicago 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Harlingen to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Harlingen to Chicago?

    Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL), located 3.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Harlingen to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Valley Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Harlingen Valley Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $242 and $395 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $189. Users have also found prices from $284 and $431 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $160. While the most popular route (Harlingen Valley Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $216 on average our data indicates $198 when flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Harlingen to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Harlingen to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Harlingen 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Harlingen, Texas to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 Harlingen to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Harlingen to Chicago. 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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