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$129 Find cheap flights from McAllen to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Chicago (MFE-CHI)

 
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12:34 pm - 8:57 pmMFE-ORD
8h 23m2 stops
9:00 am - 4:54 pmORD-MFE
7h 54m2 stops
$252Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
7:05 am - 12:35 pmMFE-ORD
5h 30m1 stop
2:46 pm - 10:24 pmORD-MFE
7h 38m1 stop
$303American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
5:08 pm - 11:41 pmMFE-ORD
6h 33m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:38 amORD-MFE
5h 38m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 2
12:34 pm - 8:58 pmMFE-ORD
8h 24m2 stops
6:05 am - 4:53 pmORD-MFE
10h 48m2 stops
$342Delta
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Thu, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 9
7:24 am - 1:50 pmMFE-ORD
6h 26m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:38 amORD-MFE
5h 38m1 stop
$344American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22
5:08 pm - 11:41 pmMFE-ORD
6h 33m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:38 amORD-MFE
5h 38m1 stop
$346American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 22
5:00 am - 10:53 amMFE-ORD
5h 53m1 stop
5:57 pm - 11:30 pmORD-MFE
5h 33m1 stop
$369United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 9
7:05 am - 8:58 pmMFE-ORD
13h 53m1 stop
11:45 am - 11:30 pmORD-MFE
11h 45m2 stops
$381United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
11:19 am - 11:45 pmMFE-ORD
12h 26m1 stop
5:18 pm - 10:29 amORD-MFE
17h 11m2 stops
Wed, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 9
8:42 am - 11:21 pmMFE-ORD
14h 39m1 stop
12:32 pm - 11:40 amORD-MFE
23h 08m2 stops
Sat, Jun 15 - Wed, Jun 26
8:42 am - 11:45 pmMFE-ORD
15h 03m1 stop
Wed, Jun 26
9:14 am - 8:17 pmMFE-MDW
11h 03m2 stops
$157Allegiant Air
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Mon, Jul 15
6:17 am - 1:37 pmMFE-ORD
7h 20m1 stop
$162American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10
8:42 am - 8:47 pmMFE-ORD
12h 05m2 stops
Wed, Jun 26
10:26 pm - 2:43 pmMFE-ORD
16h 17m1 stop
Mon, Jul 15
5:08 pm - 11:41 pmMFE-ORD
6h 33m1 stop
$184American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 11:02 amMFE-ORD
5h 02m1 stop
$189American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6
12:34 pm - 11:56 pmMFE-ORD
11h 22m2 stops
$214Delta
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Fri, Jul 5
5:20 am - 4:49 pmMFE-ORD
11h 29m2 stops
$294Delta
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Mon, Jun 10
5:00 am - 4:04 pmMFE-ORD
11h 04m2 stops
$523United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28

Flights from McAllen to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from McAllen to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from McAllen to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from McAllen to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from McAllen to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to McAllen, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from McAllen to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from McAllen to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $316 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $524 and $493 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from McAllen to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from McAllen to Chicago, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from McAllen to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from McAllen to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $252 on Delta, followed by American Airlines ($303). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $157 on Allegiant Air and from $162 on American Airlines.

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Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from McAllen to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from McAllen to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from McAllen to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from McAllen to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from McAllen to Chicago was $129 for a one-way ticket and $252 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between McAllen and Chicago?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from McAllen to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between McAllen and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from McAllen to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from McAllen to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from McAllen to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from McAllen to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from McAllen is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from McAllen to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to McAllen with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from McAllen to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from McAllen up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from McAllen to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from McAllen to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10703 reviews
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
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After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

10.0 ExcellentLeo, Jun 2024CLT - ORD
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After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from McAllen to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/26Wed
1 stop
15h 03mMFE-ORD
$129
7/15Mon
2 stopsAllegiant Air
11h 03mMFE-MDW
$157
6/10Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 20mMFE-ORD
$162
6/26Wed
2 stops
12h 05mMFE-ORD
$164
7/15Mon
1 stop
16h 17mMFE-ORD
$174
6/25Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 33mMFE-ORD
$184
7/6Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 02mMFE-ORD
$189
7/5Fri
2 stopsDelta
11h 22mMFE-ORD
$214
6/10Mon
2 stopsDelta
11h 29mMFE-ORD
$294
6/28Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 04mMFE-ORD
$523

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