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Find cheap flights from Chicago to McAllen from $157

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to McAllen departing on 5/6. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to McAllen, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to McAllen (ORD-MFE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to McAllen that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 10:38 amORD-MFE
5h 38m1 stop
6:17 am - 12:32 pmMFE-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 1
9:32 am - 6:32 pmORD-MFE
9h 00m2 stops
12:35 pm - 11:58 pmMFE-ORD
11h 23m2 stops
$269Delta
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
6:40 pm - 11:59 pmORD-MFE
5h 19m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:55 amMFE-ORD
4h 55m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
5:00 am - 10:38 amORD-MFE
5h 38m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:02 amMFE-ORD
5h 02m1 stop
$287American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 14
3:37 pm - 10:32 pmORD-MFE
6h 55m1 stop
12:54 pm - 8:45 pmMFE-ORD
7h 51m1 stop
$292American Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
7:09 am - 6:32 pmORD-MFE
11h 23m2 stops
12:34 pm - 9:57 pmMFE-ORD
9h 23m2 stops
$302Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
9:25 pm - 6:17 pmORD-MFE
20h 52m2 stops
9:52 pm - 4:13 pmMFE-ORD
18h 21m2 stops
Wed, May 1 - Mon, May 6
10:57 pm - 11:18 amORD-MFE
12h 21m1 stop
8:42 am - 8:47 pmMFE-ORD
12h 05m2 stops
Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
7:10 am - 5:52 pmORD-MFE
10h 42m2 stops
5:14 pm - 12:12 amMFE-ORD
6h 58m1 stop
$441United Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11
8:20 pm - 8:45 amORD-MFE
12h 25m2 stops
7:20 pm - 12:13 amMFE-ORD
4h 53m1 stop
$450United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 1

Flights from Chicago to McAllen - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to McAllen 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 Chicago to McAllen?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to McAllen, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from McAllen, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen, 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen is August, where tickets cost $304 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is $518 and $505 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen, 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to McAllen?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to McAllen found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $157. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $244 and Delta from $269.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$157
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to McAllen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to McAllen 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 Chicago to McAllen flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to McAllen was $157 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to McAllen.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to McAllen?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to McAllen are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $448 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 $364 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Chicago to McAllen.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to McAllen from Chicago 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 Chicago to McAllen?

    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 McAllen with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and MFE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 McAllen from Chicago 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 Chicago to McAllen

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to McAllen. 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 Chicago to McAllen? 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 11289 reviews
8.1crew
7.2comfort
7.1entertainment
7.7boarding
6.7food
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

2.0 MediocreWayne, Apr 2024ORD - SFO
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to McAllen found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 00mORD-MFE
$157
5/31Fri
2 stopsDelta
9h 44mORD-MFE
$162
6/17Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 31mORD-MFE
$193
5/6Mon
2 stopsDelta
8h 29mORD-MFE
$264
6/6Thu
2 stops
27h 40mORD-MFE
$272
7/16Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 53mORD-MFE
$273
6/17Mon
2 stops
19h 35mORD-MFE
$279
5/31Fri
3 stops
32h 00mORD-MFE
$294
6/17Mon
3 stops
20h 41mORD-MFE
$349
7/16Tue
3 stops
25h 41mORD-MFE
$414

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Last minute flights from Chicago to McAllen

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to McAllen that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 11mORD-MFE
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 12mMFE-ORD
$314
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 55mORD-MFE
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 29mMFE-ORD
$367
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 11mORD-MFE
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 24mMFE-ORD
$452

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Chicago - McAllen Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

McAllen (MFE)United States

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McAllen - Chicago

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