Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé ten hours ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and MLE include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, Rs176,106 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs324,691. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to MLE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to MLE.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Malé based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to MLE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Get the most out of your Maldives getaway by exploring beyond Malé. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another exciting city to include in your itinerary. Tick off some of its popular attractions such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Another favourite stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is located about 225 kilometres north of Malé. Be sure to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
