Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Luqa?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 05m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Luqa?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Luqa?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Luqa from Chicago according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Luqa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Luqa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Luqa?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $595.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Luqa?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 53m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport is 4 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Luqa Malta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Luqa Malta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:15 pm - 5:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

12:25 pm - 4:45 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$415Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 18

7:15 pm - 11:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

33h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

12:25 pm - 4:45 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$435Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

11:25 am - 8:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

14h 20m1 stop Istanbul

7:50 pm - 11:00 amMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$657Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

8:10 pm - 6:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 30m1 stop Istanbul

7:35 pm - 9:40 amMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$658Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

5:20 pm - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

12:00 pm - 7:25 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$719Lufthansa

Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 18

4:20 pm - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:50 pm - 8:05 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$719Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

4:25 pm - 2:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:10 am - 2:25 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$730KLM

Sun, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 18

5:25 pm - 2:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:10 am - 3:25 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$730KLM

Mon, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 18

4:20 pm - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:50 pm - 8:05 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$740United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 15

11:00 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

19h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Frankfurt am Main

1:50 pm - 8:05 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$745United Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 15

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9:50 am - 4:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

23h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Marseille

3:05 pm - 12:40 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 35m2 stops Milan Malpensa Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,184Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 pm - 8:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

31h 05m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Milan Malpensa Barcelona-El Prat

10:25 am - 12:40 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Milan Malpensa Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,202Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

2:20 pm - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 05m1 stop Zurich

9:35 am - 3:55 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 20m1 stop Zurich

$1,206SWISS

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

3:45 pm - 7:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

20h 25m1 stop Dublin

10:20 pm - 5:15 amMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Cairo

$1,210Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

11:05 am - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

18h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Zurich

7:00 am - 9:00 amMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 00m3 stops Madrid Barajas Cancun Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,294Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

4:05 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

13h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 am - 3:55 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 15m1 stop Zurich

$1,300Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

11:05 am - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

18h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Zurich

9:35 am - 8:12 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 37m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,305Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

4:05 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

13h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

12:30 pm - 11:21 amMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 51m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,309Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

2:20 pm - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

15h 05m1 stop Zurich

6:15 am - 2:55 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,312Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

6:05 am - 8:20 amMDW Chicago Midway-MLA Luqa Malta Intl

19h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:25 am - 6:19 pmMLA Luqa Malta Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

17h 54m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$3,225KLM

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Luqa

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 20m

1 stop

MLA8:45 amLuqa Malta Intl

Oct 27

MLA7:50 pmLuqa Malta Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$657

Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 20m

1 stop

MLA8:45 amLuqa Malta Intl

Oct 27

MLA7:50 pmLuqa Malta Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$658

Turkish Airlines

Nov 8

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

MLA6:55 pmLuqa Malta Intl

Nov 17

MLA10:00 amLuqa Malta Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$674

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Chicago to Luqa

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Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 14

ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

MLA5:30 pmLuqa Malta Intl

Feb 18

MLA12:25 pmLuqa Malta Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$415

Scandinavian Airlines

Nov 6

ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 20m

1 stop

MLA11:35 amLuqa Malta Intl

Nov 19

MLA12:25 pmLuqa Malta Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$435

Scandinavian Airlines

Nov 10

ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 20m

1 stop

MLA11:35 amLuqa Malta Intl

Nov 19

MLA12:25 pmLuqa Malta Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$575

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ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/14

7:15 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 2/18

12:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$415

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

7:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 11/19

12:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$435

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/21

11:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 10/27

7:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

$657

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

8:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 10/20

7:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 05m

$658

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/15

5:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 3/18

12:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$719

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ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/6

4:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 1/13

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$719

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/14

4:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 2/18

7:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$730

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/15

5:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 3/18

7:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$730

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/6

4:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 1/15

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$740

ChicagoLuqa

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLA Luqa Malta Intl

ORDMLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

11:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 1/15

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$745

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Luqa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $731 to $1,055.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $415.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Luqa?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Luqa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $586. If you’re not able to fly to Luqa in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Chicago to Luqa during January average around $653.

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Best Price Found	$307
Fastest flight time	12h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Luqa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $307. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Luqa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $415.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Luqa takes 12h 25m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Luqa. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Luqa.

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How far is Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl by plane?
A flight from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl will travel around 5155.4 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 12h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport is 4 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Luqa Malta Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Luqa Malta Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Luqa Malta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Luqa Malta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Luqa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Luqa, the leading airline is Lufthansa, making up 38% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Turkish Airlines with 38% and KLM with 24%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $583	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,236 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,231 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $646	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,575 reviews	Search KLM flights

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