Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Malta (CHI - MLA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Malta and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$763	Air France, KM Malta Airlines 1 stop 24 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Wed, Aug 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Malta is currently $763
Cheapest one-way flight	$538	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 16 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Malta is currently $538
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,188	LOT 2 stops 41 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Malta is currently $1,188
Cheapest business class flights	$3,555	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 16 hr Mon, Aug 3 — Mon, Aug 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Malta is currently $3,555

Fastest flight	11 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Malta takes 11 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Malta is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–760
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $920–1,300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Malta

Lufthansa

from $893

Typical price: $660–1,450

28 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,052

Typical price: $620–1,750

18 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every day
LOT

from $1,112

Typical price: $830–1,450

13 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Aer Lingus

Typical price: $660–1,700

12 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Emirates

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every day
SWISS

from $830

Typical price: $760–1,700

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MLA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Malta

Malta International Airport (MLA)

Malta Malta 28 min 7 mi
Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport (CTA)

Catania Italy 5 hr 4 min 112 mi
Palermo Airport (PMO)

Palermo Italy 7 hr 26 min 170 mi
Comiso Airport (CIY)

Comiso Italy 4 hr 42 min 73 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Malta

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Malta are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $540 to $760.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Malta recently found on Google Flights was with Air France, KM Malta Airlines from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $538.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Malta is $893, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Malta is $1,052, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 18.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Malta is $1,112, flying from May 11 to May 26.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Malta is $830, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Malta starts at $763 from Mon, Aug 3 to Wed, Aug 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $538 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

11 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Malta.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Aug), with hot days and the biggest crowds at attractions and beaches. Key annual events include the Malta International Fireworks Festival (Apr) in Valletta’s Grand Harbour; Għanafest (Floriana, Jun), celebrating traditional Maltese and international folk music; and the Malta Arts and Jazz festivals (Valletta, Jul). The typically Mediterranean weather is relatively mild year-round.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Malta.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Malta really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Malta.

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 28 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Malta are:

Turkish Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .
LOT offers 13 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .
Aer Lingus offers 12 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .
Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .
SWISS offers 7 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Malta.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Malta recently found on Google Flights was with Air France, KM Malta Airlines from $763. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $538.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Malta is $893, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Malta is $1,052, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 18.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Malta is $1,112, flying from May 11 to May 26.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Malta is $830, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 19.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Malta.

There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 12 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Malta at price $1,188 is offered by LOT from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Malta.

There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 12 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Malta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Malta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Malta, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Malta start at $3,555 from Mon, Aug 3 to Mon, Aug 17 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Malta start at $763 from Mon, Aug 3 to Wed, Aug 19.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Malta, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Malta starts at $1,188 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with LOT.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Malta at price $1,188 is offered by LOT from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Malta, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.