$1,113 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Maldives

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Book Cheap Detroit to the Maldives Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to the Maldives

Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
DTW
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MLE
44h 45m2 stops
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12:45 pm - 11:57 pm
MLE
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DTW
44h 12m2 stops
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
Qatar Airways Logo
11:30 am - 8:50 am
DTW
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MLE
36h 20m2 stops
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10:20 am - 10:56 pm
MLE
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DTW
45h 36m2 stops
$1,141Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:30 am - 4:35 pm
DTW
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MLE
44h 05m2 stops
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10:20 am - 10:56 pm
MLE
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DTW
45h 36m2 stops
$1,144Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
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1:23 pm - 2:50 pm
DTW
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MLE
39h 27m2 stops
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9:40 am - 9:06 am
MLE
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DTW
57h 26m2 stops
$1,230Qatar Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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6:25 pm - 4:35 pm
DTW
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MLE
37h 10m2 stops
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10:20 am - 10:56 pm
MLE
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DTW
45h 36m2 stops
$1,303Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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8:05 pm - 12:35 pm
DTW
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MLE
30h 30m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 6:10 pm
MLE
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DTW
30h 15m1 stop
$1,346Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 7:50 am
DTW
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MLE
29h 52m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 5:20 pm
MLE
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DTW
30h 15m2 stops
$1,360American Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:15 pm - 2:50 pm
DTW
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MLE
40h 35m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 11:57 pm
MLE
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DTW
37h 12m2 stops
$1,366Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
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8:45 am - 5:05 am
DTW
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MLE
34h 20m2 stops
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7:15 pm - 7:37 pm
MLE
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DTW
34h 22m2 stops
$1,369Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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8:45 am - 8:05 am
DTW
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MLE
37h 20m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 4:32 pm
MLE
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DTW
29h 47m2 stops
$1,380Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to the Maldives flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the Maldives is February, when tickets cost $1,303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,129 and $1,877 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$1,113
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • Can I fly direct from Detroit to the Maldives?

    Given the considerable distance and the unique location, there are no direct flights along this route. Most flights will require two stops, one in a U.S. hub, like New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL), or Dallas (DFW), and then another at a major international hub like Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), or Abu Dhabi (AUH).

  • Which airport in the Maldives should I fly into?

    The Maldives features two main international airports: Velana International Airport (MLE) on Male, and Gan International Airport (GAN) in Addu City. MLE offers proximity to many resorts, while GAN provides access to the southern atolls. Male is the best choice (MLE) when flying in from Detroit. It will give you the most direct and affordable flight options. From here you can connect to wherever your final destination is.

  • Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?

    Yes, you will need a visa for your trip. However, tourist visas for the Maldives are granted upon arrival to all nationalities without pre-approval. You will need a passport with at least 1-month validity, a confirmed travel itinerary, prepaid hotel booking, proof of finances, and an Electronic Traveler Declaration submitted via IMUGA 96 hours before the flight.

  • Do I have to pay extra for baggage on my flight to the Maldives?

    Your free baggage allowance will depend on the airline you fly with, and the ticket type you choose. In general, the economy fares will have fewer bags included. For example, the Economy Value on Etihad Airways only includes a cabin bag, any checked bags will be charged extra. To have a checked bag included in the ticket, upgrade to Economy Choice Plus.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit to Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Detroit to Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Detroit to Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,282 on average. Morning departures are around 10% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,492.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • Your journey will begin at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located about 20 miles from downtown. There are two major terminals with different drop-off points, so it’s good to know your departure terminal ahead of time.
  • Certain Turkish Airlines flights on this route may entail an extended layover in Istanbul (IST). For connections exceeding six hours, seize the opportunity for a complimentary city tour they provide. Upon arrival, consult the tour desk for details.
  • With a travel time of over 25 hours, upgrading to Business or First Class can make your journey a lot more comfortable. Etihad Airways gives their passengers the ability to bid on an upgrade to the next class. You can name your price and, if accepted, enjoy luxuries like a fully flat bed and on-demand dining during the flight.
  • The Maldives boasts world-renowned waves across its 1,192 islands, offering endless opportunities for surfers. If you plan to bring your board, Qatar Airways will include it as checked baggage as long as it is less than 6 feet in length. Just ensure that any fins or attachments are removed before packing.
  • On Etihad flights, you’ll enjoy complimentary meals and snacks. If you have any other allergies or dietary requirements, you can request a special meal ahead of time. To request a special meal, order it 24 hours ahead. All onboard meals are Halal, with a vegetarian option automatically provided on flights exceeding three hours. No special request is necessary.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3686 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
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All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025
DFW - YYC
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All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

I don’t know who decides what food to serve on these flights but I would be so embarrassed if I served this to anyone and call it food…

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

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