HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Maldives

$368+ Cheap flights from Illinois to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MLE
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to Maldives with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated November 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$873
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$368
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,178
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Male flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Male flights.
Search Deals
From Illinois to Maldives
Search Deals
One-way flight from Illinois to Maldives
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Illinois to Maldives

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:50 pmORD - MLE
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/412:50 pmMLE - ORD
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,450
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:15 pmSTL - MLE
2 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:45 pmMLE - STL
2 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/27$1,466
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:00 amSTL - MLE
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/49:05 pmMLE - STL
2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,672
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:10 pmORD - MLE
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/49:35 amMLE - ORD
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/28$1,673
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:45 pmORD - MLE
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2410:45 amMLE - ORD
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,701
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:45 pmORD - MLE
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Wed 12/2410:45 amMLE - ORD
2 stops37h 00mSWISS
Deal found 11/28$1,702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/209:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/249:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,860
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/39:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/28$2,117
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2012:50 pmMLE - ORD
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$2,189

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Maldives that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to the Maldives that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Maldives

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

2:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Male

Sun 5/17

9:10 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

$920

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

2:10 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

Male

Sun 3/22

9:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$920

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

8:05 pm-7:50 am

1 stop25h 45m

Male

Fri 3/13

9:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$996

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Fri 5/15

10:20 am-5:40 am

2 stops53h 20m

$1,070

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Mon 5/18

10:20 am-5:55 pm

2 stops65h 35m

$1,077

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops58h 10m

Male

Fri 5/15

10:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,080

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

6:50 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops59h 45m

Male

Wed 5/20

10:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,080

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops58h 10m

Male

Tue 5/19

10:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,080

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Male

Fri 3/13

9:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$1,107

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Sat 5/16

10:20 am-5:40 am

2 stops53h 20m

$1,110

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/28

Showing 1-10 of 27 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Maldives

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Maldives from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to the Maldives

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Maldives?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Maldives (average of $865). Flying from Illinois to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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 MV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Maldives is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Maldives?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Maldives. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Maldives flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Maldives. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Maldives?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Maldives in 25h 45m. Fly via Etihad Airways, JetBlue, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Illinois and Maldives are separated by a distance of 9034 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Maldives?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Maldives.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Maldives?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Maldives 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 Maldives?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Maldives (average of $865). Flying from Illinois to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,306). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Maldives

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Haneda flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Haneda flights
Los Angeles to Narita flights
Newark to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Haneda flights
Newark to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Manila flights
Seattle to Narita flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Suvarnabhumi flights
San Francisco to Narita flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Suvarnabhumi flights
Newark to New Delhi flights
Seattle to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Manila flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Mumbai flights
John F Kennedy Intl to New Delhi flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Narita flights
LaGuardia to Narita flights
LaGuardia to Haneda flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Haneda flights
O'Hare Intl to Narita flights
Seattle to Suvarnabhumi flights
Ontario to Narita flights
Newark to Suvarnabhumi flights
Newark to Mumbai flights
O'Hare Intl to Haneda flights
San Francisco to New Delhi flights
San Francisco to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ahmedabad flights
Dulles Intl to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Suvarnabhumi flights
LaGuardia to Suvarnabhumi flights
Boston to Narita flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Hong Kong flights
Denver to Narita flights
Seattle to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Incheon Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
Newark to Ahmedabad flights
Hobby to Haneda flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Manila flights
LaGuardia to New Delhi flights
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Hyderabad flights
O'Hare Intl to Suvarnabhumi flights
Santa Ana to Narita flights
Dulles Intl to Suvarnabhumi flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Hongqiao Intl flights
Atlanta to Haneda flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Maldives

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Maldives. 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 November 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,119Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.