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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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MLE
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malé

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 July 31, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/272:00 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/119:25 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,068
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 10/92:00 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/189:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,070
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/99:10 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/169:25 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,071
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/88:35 pm
ORD
-
MLE
2 stops63h 00m
Emirates
Wed 9/168:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops41h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/30$1,106
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/238:35 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop32h 25m
Emirates
Wed 9/309:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop40h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/30$1,138
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/26:50 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/169:05 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,139
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 11/106:50 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/179:05 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,141
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/237:20 pm
ORD
-
MLE
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/309:05 pm
MLE
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,142
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:35 pm
ORD
-
MLE
2 stops29h 40m
Emirates
Fri 10/98:15 am
MLE
-
ORD
2 stops41h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 7/27$1,146

Find 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 July 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,068
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$520
(Goibibo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,590
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malé that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

9:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Male

Wed 9/16

9:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,070

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

9:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Male

Mon 9/14

9:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 55m

$1,070

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

Male

Wed 9/16

8:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,176

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

8:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 05m

Male

Wed 9/30

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,176

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

8:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 05m

Male

Tue 9/1

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops57h 15m

$1,176

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

8:35 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 05m

Male

Thu 10/1

10:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$1,176

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

8:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Male

Sat 9/26

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,226

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

8:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Male

Fri 9/18

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,226

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

Male

Mon 9/14

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,226
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

9:10 pm-5:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$521

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Deals found on 7/26

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $1,157). Flying from Chicago to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,090). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Malé flights typically cost between $1,220 and $1,698 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,068 on Etihad Airways (Aug 27-Sep 11).

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.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,202.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 27h 05m.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 9h 05m.

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 July 31, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
3,639 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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. 3 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 24h 40m. 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 ($942), Etihad Airways ($965), and Emirates ($1,122) 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malé (average of $1,157). Flying from Chicago to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,090). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Malé

Discover the top 3 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$965Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,122Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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