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$520+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malé (MLE)

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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MLE
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$921
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$520
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,034
From Chicago (CHI) to Male
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/299:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/49:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/511:50 amORD - MLE
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/149:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/28:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/69:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/309:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/69:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/241:55 pmORD - MLE
1 stop38h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/17:35 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$992
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/201:55 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/279:35 amMLE - ORD
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$996
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/11:55 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/107:35 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,011
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/1611:50 amORD - MLE
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/219:55 pmMLE - ORD
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,012
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/221:55 pmORD - MLE
1 stop38h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/39:20 amMLE - ORD
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,019

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Malé 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malé that are best for you.

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ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

1:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Mon 10/27

9:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop33h 20m

$996

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

1:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Wed 10/22

7:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,004

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

1:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Thu 10/23

9:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,019

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Male

Wed 10/22

1:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,040

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Male

Mon 11/17

9:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,084

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Male

Mon 10/27

8:45 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,117

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

8:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops28h 55m

Male

Thu 10/23

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,135

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

1:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Wed 10/1

9:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,155

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

1:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop29h 15m

$520

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

4:00 pm-8:15 am

3 stops54h 15m

$531

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malé

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Malé

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Malé. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Malé is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Malé?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Chicago to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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 CHI to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Malé in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Malé?

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Malé?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Malé?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Malé chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Malé?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,315.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Malé?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Malé, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Malé?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malé. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Chicago to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from Chicago?

    Male (MLE), located 1.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Malé. 5 airlines have flights to Male from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Male should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Malé?

    Departing from Chicago to Malé will take you 29h 15m. The distance from Chicago to Malé is about 9034 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Malé round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($873), Etihad Airways ($930), and Qatar Airways ($993) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Malé. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Malé that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Malé?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Malé 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 Chicago to Malé?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Chicago to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Malé

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Malé. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$930Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$993Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,109Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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