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$368+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malé (MLE)

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CHI — MLE
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:30 pmORD - MLE
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:05 pmMLE - ORD
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,279
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Mon 12/19:50 pmORD - MLE
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/97:15 pmMLE - ORD
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,370
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Sun 12/71:10 pmORD - MLE
1 stop31h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/159:35 amMLE - ORD
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/25$1,374
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/318:20 pmORD - MLE
1 stop29h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/139:15 amMLE - ORD
1 stop44h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,384
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/11:30 pmORD - MLE
1 stop35h 20mAir India
Tue 12/912:50 pmMLE - ORD
2 stops33h 40mAir India
Deal found 11/25$1,392
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/411:50 amORD - MLE
1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/129:15 amMLE - ORD
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,394
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/11:10 pmORD - MLE
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/99:35 amMLE - ORD
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/25$1,400
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Wed 12/31:30 pmORD - MLE
1 stop35h 20mAir India
Thu 12/1112:50 pmMLE - ORD
2 stops33h 40mAir India
Deal found 11/25$1,409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:20 pmORD - MLE
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1310:55 pmMLE - ORD
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,420
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:25 pmORD - MLE
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:05 pmMLE - ORD
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$1,422

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 November 26, 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
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 26, 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 3/16

8:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Male

Mon 3/30

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,136

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

8:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Male

Mon 3/30

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,136

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Male

Mon 4/20

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,138

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

8:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 55m

Male

Wed 4/8

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,138

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop26h 55m

Male

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,138

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

8:35 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

Male

Mon 4/20

8:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,138

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

8:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 05m

Male

Sun 4/19

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,188

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

8:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Male

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,188

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Male

Sun 4/19

11:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,188

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Male

Sat 2/21

4:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops57h 30m

$4,561

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Malé

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Malé in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Malé flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Malé flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Malé flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Malé flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malé

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malé from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Malé is 63 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $865). Flying from Chicago to Malé 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 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 November 26, 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 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 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.

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 November 26, 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
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,421 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,675 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,312 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
4,060 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
6.8
Okay
499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 38h 35m. The distance from Chicago to Malé is about 9034 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($955), Etihad Airways ($955), and Qatar Airways ($1,001) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Malé. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 30% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $865). Flying from Chicago to Malé 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 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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%

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