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$457+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MLE
Mar 3 — Mar 101
Tue 3/3
Tue 3/10
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 February 1, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 1/31$988
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/41:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/99:10 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,019
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/179:20 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/249:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop44h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,026
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2211:50 am
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/109:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop35h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,033
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 11/158:20 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/259:55 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,038
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 11/108:20 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/179:55 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,054
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 2/221:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/19:35 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,055
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:05 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/17:50 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop29h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/132:00 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop37h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/229:50 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,060
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/1711:25 am
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop38h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/2910:20 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop21h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,064
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/132:00 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/177:30 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/31$1,066
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 9/128:07 pm
STL
-
MLE
2 stops55h 38m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/199:50 am
MLE
-
STL
2 stops39h 37m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,254

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 February 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$988
(oojo)

One-way from

$457
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,219
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($216 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 February 1, 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

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop35h 20m

Male

Sun 3/22

12:50 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$988

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

9:20 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Tue 3/24

9:15 am-7:25 pm

1 stop44h 10m

$1,026

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

2:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Wed 4/22

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,060

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

2:10 pm-11:50 am

3 stops35h 40m

Male

Tue 3/24

12:50 pm-8:35 am

3 stops29h 45m

$1,088

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

2:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Male

Sun 3/22

9:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,099

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

2:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Male

Thu 3/26

9:35 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,105

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

1:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Male

Tue 3/10

9:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$1,129

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

7:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

Male

Wed 3/4

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,136

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

7:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

Male

Tue 3/3

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,136

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

7:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Male

Sun 4/5

9:05 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,139

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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 $872). 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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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Maldives?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Maldives in 29h 15m. 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.

  • 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 $872). 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 February 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,119Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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