Air France/KLM Flying Blue award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for MLE→ORD in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 59,500 miles + $271.99 (economy space on 29 dates). Lowest business class: 180,000 miles + $851.79 (business-class space on 4 dates). Lowest premium economy: 100,680 miles + $522.23 (premium economy space on 7 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 59,500 miles + $271.99
- economy space on 29 dates
- Lowest business class
- 180,000 miles + $851.79
- business-class space on 4 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,680 miles + $522.23
- premium economy space on 7 dates
Flying Blue award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue award AwardTool observed on MLE→ORD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 59,500 miles + $271.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 100,680 miles + $522.23 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Business | 180,000 miles + $851.79 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 4 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Flying Blue award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 59,500 miles + $271.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 59,500 miles + $271.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 59,500 miles + $271.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 100,680 miles + $522.23 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 121,330 miles + $516.79 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 180,000 miles + $851.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 245,500 miles + $851.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Flying Blue award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air France/KLM Flying Blue in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 29 of 40 | 72% | |
| Premium Economy | 7 of 40 | 17% | |
| Business | 4 of 40 | 10% |
Best months to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Flying Blue
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59,500 (3 dates) | — | — | |
| 59,500 (5 dates) | 100,680 (2 dates) | 180,000 (2 dates) | |
| 65,500 (7 dates) | 110,860 (3 dates) | 246,000 (2 dates) | |
| 59,500 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 59,500 (9 dates) | 109,070 (2 dates) | — | |
| 91,500 (1 date) | — | — | |
| 79,600 (1 date) | — | — | |
| 79,700 (1 date) | — | — |
How to get Flying Blue miles
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Flying Blue vs other programs from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $205.50 | 100,010 pts + $196.50 | 164,727 pts + $336.60 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 59,500 pts + $271.99 | 100,680 pts + $522.23 | 180,000 pts + $851.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $175.43 | 55,000 pts + $526.19Lowest | 215,000 pts + $315.43 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $133.23 | 62,500 pts + $530.19 | 70,000 pts + $279.19LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 140,000 pts + $147.70 | 360,000 pts + $165.69 | 495,000 pts + $386.11 | 495,000 pts + $287.94Lowest |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $380.99 | 89,000 pts + $380.99 | 99,000 pts + $1,325.99 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 60,500 pts + $381.63 | — | 95,000 pts + $350.00Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 215,400 pts + taxes not reported | 874,800 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | — | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 275,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $118.23 | 60,500 pts + $135.89 | 88,000 pts + $266.23Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $463.09Lowest | 60,000 pts + $643.99 | — | — |
Questions about Flying Blue award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
How many miles do you need to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue?
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 59,500 miles + $271.99, with a typical monthly low of 59,500 miles over 8 months and award space on 29 departure dates (newest observation Oct 18, 2026); premium economy 100,680 miles + $522.23, with a typical monthly low of 109,070 miles over 3 months and award space on 7 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026); business class 180,000 miles + $851.79, with award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (59,500 to 91,500 miles), premium economy (100,680 to 110,860 miles) and business class (180,000 to 246,000 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Flying Blue award from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
In economy, 59,500 miles + $271.99. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 20:24 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 21:50 UTC). In business class, 180,000 miles + $851.79. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 16:33 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 14:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Flying Blue?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Flying Blue awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Flying Blue award prices from the Maldives (MLE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Mar 2027 departures: 59,500 miles (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.