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Flights from Malta to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Malta to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 12h 41m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 41m
MLACHIFCO

Malta to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 41mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Malta to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MLA Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun12:45 MLA15:01 MUC0h 59m connection16:00 MUC18:26 CHILufthansa
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 41m
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MLA Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sat09:45 MLA11:57 ZRH1h 18m connection13:15 ZRH15:49 CHISWISS
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 04m
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MLA Rome (FCO) CHI
Leg 1: ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, Wizz Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines
Wed07:00 MLA08:20 FCO2h 10m connection10:30 FCO13:16 CHIKM Malta Airlines + United Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 16m
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MLA Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu06:00 MLA08:33 FRA2h 27m connection11:00 FRA12:48 CHILufthansa
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 48m
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MLA Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Air France, KM Malta Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon06:00 MLA08:41 CDG2h 49m connection11:30 CDG12:56 CHIKM Malta Airlines + United Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 56m
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MLA Dublin (DUB) CHI
Leg 1: Ryanair, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus
Fri22:00 MLA00:44 DUB8h 46m connection09:30 DUB11:06 CHIRyanair + American Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 20h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,304 km5,157 miles
Journey time
12h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Malta
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
MLA → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Malta to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Malta to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Malta to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,304 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA). KM Malta Airlines flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Chicago?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Malta and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Malta.

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