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$477+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MLE
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 20, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/182:30 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop35h 20m
Air India
Sun 3/2912:45 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$891
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/162:30 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop35h 20m
Air India
Sun 3/2212:50 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Deal found 1/20$908
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/151:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Thu 4/2312:45 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/201:30 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop35h 20m
Air India
Sat 3/712:50 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$974
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Tue 4/2112:45 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$982
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/181:30 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop35h 20m
Air India
Thu 2/2612:50 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/48:20 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/109:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop44h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,025
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/171:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Tue 4/2112:45 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$1,027
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/181:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/259:10 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,030
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 7/131:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Thu 7/1612:45 pm
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/18$1,045
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/511:50 am
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/129:55 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,048
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/177:00 am
STL
-
MLE
2 stops45h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/239:50 am
MLE
-
STL
2 stops43h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,219

Find flight deals from Illinois to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$891
(oojo)

One-way from

$477
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,550
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to the Maldives that are best for you.

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ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop35h 20m

Male

Sun 3/29

12:45 pm-11:10 am

2 stops32h 25m

$891

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

8:20 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Tue 2/10

9:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop44h 10m

$1,058

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

2:10 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

Male

Thu 3/26

9:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,105

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

2:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Male

Mon 3/30

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,105

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

2:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Male

Mon 3/30

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,105

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

2:10 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

Male

Mon 3/30

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 45m

$1,131

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

6:56 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops35h 39m

Male

Thu 4/23

11:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,134

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Male

Wed 2/25

9:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,136

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

12:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Male

Sun 3/29

9:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop42h 55m

$1,137

St. LouisMalé

STL - MLE

STLMLE

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/17

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Male

Thu 4/23

9:50 am-7:30 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,219

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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.

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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 28h 55m. Fly via Air India, Turkish Airlines, or Etihad 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Maldives one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $134 and $161 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Maldives

Discover the top 4 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,119Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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