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$129+ Cheap flights from Illinois to McAllen (MFE)

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ORD — MFE
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to McAllen

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Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

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April

Average price

$278
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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 April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:45 pmORD - MFE
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/66:08 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:30 amORD - MFE
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Tue 5/61:04 pmMFE - ORD
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/31$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:36 amSTL - MFE
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/116:08 pmMFE - STL
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:09 pmSTL - MFE
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Sun 5/115:27 amMFE - STL
2 stops9h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/31$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/303:32 pmORD - MFE
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/612:47 pmMFE - ORD
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/62:18 pmORD - MFE
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/135:00 amMFE - ORD
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$297
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:50 pmSTL - MFE
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/115:00 amMFE - STL
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/165:50 amMLI - MFE
2 stops10h 58mDelta
Sun 4/205:30 amMFE - MLI
2 stops10h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/1$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/163:24 pmMLI - MFE
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:58 amMFE - MLI
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/810:10 amSTL - MFE
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1110:08 amMFE - STL
3 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/1610:50 amMLI - MFE
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/205:00 amMFE - MLI
3 stops10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$765

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

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ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

6:45 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 33m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/6

6:08 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$217

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-4:48 pm

2 stops11h 18m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/6

1:04 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$227

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

10:36 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 42m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 5/11

6:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$246

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

1:09 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 49m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 5/11

5:27 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$249

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

3:32 pm-11:02 am

2 stops19h 30m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/6

12:47 pm-10:55 am

1 stop22h 08m

$286

ChicagoMcAllen

ORD - MFE

ORDMFE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

2:18 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 34m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/13

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$297

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

4:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 5/11

5:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$321

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/16

5:50 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 58m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 4/20

5:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$379

MolineMcAllen

MLI - MFE

MLIMFE

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/16

3:24 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 19m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 4/20

6:58 am-5:58 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$380

St. LouisMcAllen

STL - MFE

STLMFE

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

10:10 am-12:32 pm

2 stops26h 22m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 5/11

10:08 am-6:41 pm

3 stops32h 33m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to McAllen

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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 April 2, 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.

Rainfall in McAllen by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in McAllen ranges from 0.9 - 4.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. November is typically the driest time to visit McAllen when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in McAllen by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to McAllen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to McAllen, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 $154. Users have also found prices from $159 and $253 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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