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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.





