Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to MLE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ORD and MLE include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, R 8,552 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,661. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to MLE.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MLE:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Malé in March.
Before locking in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
