MFE - ORD

$131 Find Cheap Flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from McAllen to Chicago departing on 5/23. 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 McAllen to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$261
Typical prices: $563-$359
American Airlines
Sat 5/23Sat 5/30
MFE - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$131
United Airlines
Sat 5/23
MFE - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $261 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between McAllen and Chicago. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 26m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from McAllen to Chicago (MFE-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from McAllen to Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from McAllen to Chicago

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:42 am
MFE
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ORD
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$261American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:37 pm
MFE
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ORD
6h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$275American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
5h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 6:52 pm
ORD
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MFE
6h 22m
1 stop
$280American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 9:45 pm
MFE
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ORD
6h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 12:20 am
ORD
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MFE
7h 36m
1 stop
$285American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 9:52 pm
MFE
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ORD
9h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 3:59 pm
ORD
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MFE
10h 29m
2 stops
$286Delta
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 11:48 pm
MFE
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ORD
8h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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MFE
4h 59m
1 stop
$299American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 4:36 pm
MFE
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ORD
11h 11m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 3:59 pm
ORD
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MFE
8h 49m
2 stops
$301Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:10 pm
MFE
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ORD
6h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:19 am
ORD
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MFE
5h 19m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 1:26 am
MFE
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ORD
6h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 9:51 pm
ORD
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MFE
5h 46m
1 stop
$304United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 12:45 am
MFE
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ORD
5h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 10:59 pm
ORD
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MFE
5h 35m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for McAllen to Chicago flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $622 and $538 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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 McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $131 for a one-way ticket and $261 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between McAllen and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from McAllen Miller Intl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between McAllen and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance 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 $409 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 $377 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to McAllen with another airline. Booking your flights between McAllen and ORD 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 McAllen to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport from McAllen up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9637 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
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boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

2.0 MediocreKelly, Apr 2026
MLI - ORD
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boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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