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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives flights

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Are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,231 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives right now?

The cheapest fare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives in the last week was $1,161 round-trip, to Male (MLE).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,166. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $2,090.

Which airport in the Maldives is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

All flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives arrive at Male (MLE). On average, round-trip fares are around $1,278.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 27% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the Maldives during the morning with average prices of $999. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,437.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$526
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malé

Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

    Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $1,157 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives have ranged from $1,157 to $1,673.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives. However, Turkish Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives?

    On flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the Maldives?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in the Maldives is National Football Stadium.

  • Is Velena International Airport accessible to all?

    If you're in a wheelchair or you have reduced mobility, don't worry about struggling once you land at Velena International Airport, as this airport is pretty accessible. Here, you'll enjoy access to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and waiting rooms.

  • Are there nonstop flights between the Maldives and Chicago?

    There are no nonstop flights to the Maldives from Chicago. However, airlines such as Qatar Airways, Emirates, and JetBlue have one-stop flights.

  • What are the popular layover options between the Maldives and Chicago?

    The popular layover options between the Maldives and Chicago are Doha and Dubai. If you board either JetBlue or Qatar Airways, you'll stop in Doha, while you'll stop in Dubai if you board an Emirates flight.

  • Is there an eco-friendly airline that travels from Chicago to the Maldives?

    If you're an enthusiast of eco-friendly flying, you should fly with Qatar Airways. The air travel company has taken several steps to reduce its carbon footprint in recent years.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to the Maldives flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 27% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Malé, which is the most popular destination in the Maldives. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Maafushi, Nalaguraidhoo and Thulhaagiri.
  • All flights to the Maldives from Chicago usually depart from the capital of Illinois at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Located northwest of Chicago, this airport is nicknamed the busiest per square mile globally as it usually serves hundreds of flights daily. As this airport is pretty busy, you should get here about 2h before your flight's scheduled departure time to get cleared for travel in time for your flight.
  • There are two means of public transportation you can use to get from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport, which include a light-rail train and taxi. If you'd like to get to ORD swiftly, you should board a light rail train from Jackson Train Station to O'Hare Station. Onboard one of these light rail trains, you'll get to ORD in less than an hour. However, if you're situated a bit far from the station, you should take a taxi. With a taxi, your journey will last about a quarter of an hour more than via the light rail.
  • To be allowed through airport security in the Maldives, there are specific requirements you must satisfy. You must have a passport, pre-paid hotel accommodation, confirmed return tickets to your home country, and sufficient funds to cover your stay in the country. You must also have the documents needed for entry to the destinations you intend to visit. If you plan on visiting a destination that requires a visa, plan for this ahead of time.
  • In the Maldives, your flight will land at Velana International Airport, the main airport in the country. It is situated on Hulhule Island. Once you land at this airport, you'll get the chance to rest as it has several top-tier lounges. You'll also get the chance to eat and shop at the plenty of onsite restaurants and boutique shops.
  • In the Maldives, children under 12 must be seated in approved child's seats when in a car. Given that this is the law, if you plan on traveling with your young child to this Island, you should carry your own child's seat. If, however, you plan on renting a car while in the country, you don't have to carry one, as most car rentals in the Maldives usually rent out child seats on request.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3687 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
Airline reviews

We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

Very good!! If at all, the business class chair/bed was bit small!! It’s because of older plane- as was told!

Check-in counter at the airport took more than an hour of standing in queue with online checkin. And after entering the gate the flight delayed more than 30 mins.

Dirty plane. Urine on floor of lavatories, food was not cleaned from previous leg of flight prior to boarding, lavatories only cleaned once inflight. Boarded by group number, but did not inform passengers in terminal. So standing in line for ~40min.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

They over booked the flight from Abu Dhabi and put me on a flight 2 days later. Unbelievable experience even after booking business

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

crew as a whole is pretty mediocre. dont seem to care much for passengers. Asked 3 different crew for custom papers for immigration check in and they all said i could get it in the airport. have flown to india 3 times prior to this with Qatar and Emirates and they have always provided this paper ahead of landing to speed up the check in process. Also felt in general the crew is irritated and overworked. The one lady in my aisle from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was very pleasant but i was noticing the other crew were nice to each other but pretty cold with the passengers. Not what i usually have experienced from this type of overseas travel. Ive always felt the crew in qatar and emirates were overly sweet and pleasant but having seen the opposite this time i definitely prefer the former.

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