Cheap flights from Chicago to Malé from £491

Cheap flights from Chicago to Malé from £491

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Malé

2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£491
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£529
Search
2 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£612
Search
1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£621
Search
1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£656
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£656
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,199
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,246
Search
3 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Mon, Aug 3
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,312
Search
2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Mon, Aug 3
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,321
Search
2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Tue, Aug 4
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,331
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Chicago ORDMalé MLE
£1,339
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£491

Cheapest round-trip

£1,199

Average round-trip

£1,616

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Malé airport to the city center

Fastest options: speedboat transfer. Best value: public ferry from Hulhulé to Malé.

Malé, the capital of the Maldives, is served by Velana International Airport (MLE), located on Hulhulé Island approximately 2 km northeast of Malé city center. Due to the island geography, airport transfers to city center destinations are primarily by water. Options include speedboat transfers, public ferries, and private boat charters. Journey times are short but depend on sea conditions and ferry schedules.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

10-15 min

MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

5-10 min

MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator

on-demand (traffic dependent)

fastest crossing

5-10 min

MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups or privacy

5-15 min

Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel

scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-20 min

MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

Hulhumalé accommodation

Notes:

  • Prices in MVR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Malé city is on a separate island from the airport; water transport is required to reach the city center.
  • Taxis are available for travel to Hulhumalé via the Sinamalé Bridge but cannot reach Malé city directly.
  • Sea conditions may affect ferry and speedboat schedules, especially during monsoon season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Malé

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malé

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C26°C
February27°C26°C
March28°C27°C
April29°C28°C
May29°C27°C
June28°C27°C
July28°C27°C
August28°C27°C
September28°C27°C
October28°C27°C
November28°C27°C
December27°C26°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
18%
28°C28°C
18 Jul
28°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
28°C28°C
19 Jul
28°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
28°C28°C
20 Jul
14%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
28°C28°C
21 Jul
62%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
28°C28°C
22 Jul
65%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C27°C
23 Jul
52%
28°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
28°C28°C
24 Jul
59%
28°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, and Frontier Airlines. Chicago and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Malé with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Malé, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and Malé?
Traveling between Chicago and Malé, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur
How many airports are there near Malé?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Chicago and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Chicago and Malé arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Chicago

Flights to Malé

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Malé

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Chicago

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Chicago

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Chicago to Malé

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights