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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 76% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,029.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Male?

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Male

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

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 4h 58m.

What airlines fly to Malé?

Etihad Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malé from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malé. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Malé on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 23h 55m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Male Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Male Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Male Airport is 3 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Male 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 Male Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Male 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 Male Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:35 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

63h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:30 pm - 3:45 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

57h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,113Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

7:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

29h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:25 pm - 2:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

57h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,113Emirates

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 3

8:35 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

63h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:30 pm - 3:45 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

57h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,113Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

7:50 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 2:30 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,139Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

7:50 pm - 7:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:45 pm - 2:30 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,139Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 2:30 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,139Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

8:25 pm - 5:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:25 pm - 8:35 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,149Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

8:25 pm - 5:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:25 pm - 8:35 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,163Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

8:15 pm - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

29h 20m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 pm - 10:00 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,259Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

11:45 am - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

9:00 am - 10:00 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,295Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

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8:35 pm - 3:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:15 pm - 3:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,526Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

8:35 pm - 3:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:15 am - 3:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,587Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

8:35 pm - 9:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

39h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

8:15 am - 3:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,587Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

8:35 pm - 9:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 3:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,653Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17

8:35 pm - 3:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 am - 3:55 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,725Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

8:05 pm - 2:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:25 pm - 10:15 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,765Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

11:05 am - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

35h 05m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Athens Eleftherios V. Sharjah

9:10 am - 8:35 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m3 stops Sharjah Doha Hamad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,920Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17

2:00 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 15m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:10 am - 8:35 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m3 stops Sharjah Doha Hamad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,003Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

2:00 pm - 8:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

32h 15m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

2:10 pm - 8:35 amMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,008Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

7:20 pm - 8:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 6:54 pmMLE Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$2,010Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 11

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Emirates flights from Chicago to Malé

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Emirates

Sep 2

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

63h 00m

2 stops

MLE9:35 pmMale

Sep 9

MLE4:30 pmMale

57h 15m

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ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,113

Emirates

Jan 27

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 35m

2 stops

MLE9:20 pmMale

Feb 3

MLE8:15 amMale

41h 40m

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ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,115

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Sep 2

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m

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MLE3:30 pmMale

Sep 9

MLE8:15 amMale

41h 30m

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ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,128

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Malé

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Nov 2

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

MLE8:25 amMale

Nov 16

MLE9:05 pmMale

28h 25m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,139

Qatar Airways

Sep 23

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

MLE8:25 amMale

Sep 30

MLE9:05 pmMale

28h 00m

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ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,141

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Jan 21

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 00m

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Feb 3

MLE9:05 pmMale

28h 25m

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$1,159

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Wed 9/2

8:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops63h 00m

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Wed 9/9

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops57h 15m

$1,113

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2 stops29h 30m

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

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Wed 9/16

8:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops63h 00m

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4:30 pm-3:45 pm

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$1,113

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

7:50 pm-8:25 am

1 stop26h 35m

Male

Mon 11/9

9:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,139

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

7:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

Male

Mon 11/9

8:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,139

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-8:25 am

1 stop26h 35m

Male

Mon 11/16

9:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,139

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

8:25 pm-5:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Wed 9/23

9:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,149

ChicagoMalé

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

8:25 pm-5:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Wed 9/23

9:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,163

ChicagoMalé

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

8:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Male

Wed 12/2

9:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,259

ChicagoMalé

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MLE Male

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

11:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Male

Tue 12/8

9:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,295

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,220 to $1,698.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,113.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malé from Chicago, with most prices found around $1,156. If you aren’t able to travel to Malé during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,169.

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Malé takes 22h 25m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Malé

How far is Chicago to Male by plane?
There are 9034.9 mi between Chicago and Male. By plane, this route typically takes 22h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Male Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Male Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Male Airport is 3 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Male 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 Male Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Male 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 Male 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 Malé?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Malé is Etihad Airways, representing 39% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 34%, Qatar Airways at 14%, and Turkish Airlines at 13%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,498 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,122	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,644 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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