Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Malé?

Flights from Los Angeles to Malé usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Male (MLE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Malé?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Malé: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Malé pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Malé most commonly connect through: • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 42% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 15% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Malé?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Los Angeles to Malé. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,171 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,601, a difference of $430. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Malé?

National Football Stadium is one of the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Malé flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $1,355 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Malé?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Malé takes 00m, covering 9,682 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Malé looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Malé?

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 26h 17m, compared with 27h 25m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 29h 16m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Malé?

Malé is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Maldives Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Malé flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Malé range from $1,133 to $1,665, with an average of $1,355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Malé?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Malé typically range from $1,133 to $1,665. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $760, on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Malé. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Malé at $1,099 round-trip. •December ($2,155) and June ($1,690) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Malé the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Malé are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?

China Eastern ($760) and Sichuan Airlines ($1,055) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Malé according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Malé?

Singapore Changi (SIN) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Malé route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SIN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Malé?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $952. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Malé which airport offers the shortest layover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Malé layovers at 15h 23m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:05 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$760China Eastern

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:05 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$791China Eastern

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

11:30 am - 9:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

45h 00m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou Kunming Changshui

10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

47h 35m3 stops Kunming Changshui Hengyang Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,047Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 25

9:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:30 pm - 7:00 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

35h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,055Sichuan Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Wed, Mar 3

10:05 pm - 10:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

35h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:30 pm - 7:55 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

33h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,150Singapore Airlines

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10:05 pm - 10:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

35h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 6:10 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

42h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,165Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 29

7:30 pm - 7:25 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

10:15 pm - 11:00 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,169Turkish Airlines

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7:30 pm - 7:25 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

10:35 pm - 11:50 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

25h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,334Turkish Airlines

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3:10 pm - 8:15 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

28h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:05 pm - 12:50 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

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9:25 am - 1:25 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

41h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,358Qatar Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Malé

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:05 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$894China Eastern

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10:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 00m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:30 pm - 7:00 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

35h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,092Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

10:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 00m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:30 pm - 7:00 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

35h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,092Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

47h 35m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,116China Eastern

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

4:10 pm - 8:25 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

28h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 1:25 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

29h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

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4:10 pm - 7:50 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

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26h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

11:00 am - 1:50 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

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64h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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$1,497Emirates

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29h 05m1 stop Istanbul

10:35 pm - 11:50 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

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45h 35m1 stop Istanbul

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Malé flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Malé? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Malé departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Malé. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Malé? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Malé at $1,099 round-trip.
•December ($2,155) and June ($1,690) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 96% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Los Angeles to Malé the cheapest?: Flights from Los Angeles to Malé are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Malé?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Malé:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Malé takes 00m, covering 9,682 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Malé?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Malé flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Malé range from $1,133 to $1,665, with an average of $1,355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Malé flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $1,355 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Malé looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Malé?
Flights from Los Angeles to Malé usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Male (MLE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Malé pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Malé?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Los Angeles to Malé. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,171 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,601, a difference of $430.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Malé?
Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 26h 17m, compared with 27h 25m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 29h 16m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Malé?
Malé is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Maldives Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Malé?
National Football Stadium is one of the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,171, about $430 less than Friday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Malé trip for January. Fares historically average $1,099 round-trip in that month - typically $1,056 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Male Airport.

• H78 Maldives
• Summer Beach Maldives
• Barceló Nasandhura Malé

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