Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to McAllen International Airport (MFE): what you need to know
Chicago and Mcallen share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your ORD to MFE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and MFE:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight is R 2,293. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,577. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to MFE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to MFE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at McAllen International Airport (MFE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MFE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a McAllen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Enterprise to explore Mcallen and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from McAllen International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to central Mcallen
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport to the centre of Mcallen has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to McAllen International Airport (MFE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mcallen. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Mcallen is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to McAllen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MFE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Mcallen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Mcallen, a trip to Houston will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in United States and is around 354 kilometres north of Mcallen. No trip is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
