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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to the Maldives

Sun, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:35 pm
EWR
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MLE
26h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
23h 15m
1 stop
$1,027Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 7:45 am
EWR
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MLE
21h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
23h 15m
1 stop
$1,068Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 12:35 pm
EWR
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MLE
26h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
23h 15m
1 stop
$1,094Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:35 pm
EWR
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MLE
26h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
23h 15m
1 stop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 6:55 pm
JFK
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MLE
22h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 9:20 am
MLE
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JFK
33h 45m
2 stops
$1,125Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 2:50 pm
JFK
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MLE
18h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 9:00 am
MLE
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JFK
26h 25m
2 stops
$1,126Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:55 pm
JFK
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MLE
22h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 8:50 am
MLE
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JFK
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,127Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25
Gulf Air Logo
3:00 pm - 6:30 am
JFK
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MLE
30h 30m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:25 pm - 10:00 am
MLE
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JFK
23h 35m
1 stop
$1,132Gulf Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17
JetBlue Logo
6:45 am - 8:25 am
JFK
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MLE
39h 40m
2 stops
JetBlue Logo
9:05 pm - 9:51 pm
MLE
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JFK
33h 46m
2 stops
$1,136JetBlue
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Qatar Airways Logo
5:46 pm - 7:50 am
LGA
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MLE
28h 04m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 pm - 5:43 pm
MLE
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LGA
30h 38m
2 stops
$1,551Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to the Maldives flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 New York to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to the Maldives is September, when tickets cost $1,164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,773 and $1,766 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to the Maldives?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to the Maldives, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$419
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • Where can I get dropped off at New York's airports?

    Passengers taking a flight from JFK, in the Queens, can be dropped off and picked up at Terminal 4. There is also a Cell Phone Lot off of Van Wyck Expressway. If you're flying from Newark, NJ, there is a Cell Phone Lot next to parking garage 4. Passengers using LaGuardia Airport (also in Queens) should be dropped off and picked up at the Cell Phone Lot on 94th Street, close to the airport.

  • What form of public transportation can I take from Malé Airport to Hulhumale?

    A public ferry or water taxi provides transportation from the airport to Malé to the nearby islands of Hulhumalé, Vilimalé and Thilafushi. Note that many of the upscale resorts will send a speedboat to pick up their guests at the airport. You can also take a seaplane from the airport to your island resort hotel. If you're staying in Malé, you can take a taxi into town, which will take about 10min.

  • Is there a lounge at Velana International Airport in the Maldives?

    While you're waiting on your plane to leave the Maldives, you can relax and kick back in the Leeli Lounge. This lounge is close to the international terminal and provides passengers with drinks, snacks, television, and reading materials. There is also a Premium Lounge that guests can use (for a fee) and several lounges for guests that are staying at a particular resort, such as the Four Seasons. Some of the lounges are located in the Seaplane Terminal and not in the International Terminal.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for the Maldivian Rufiyaa at the airport?

    Yes, you can exchange your US dollars for the Maldivian Rufiyaa upon arrival at the airport. There is the Bank of Maldives Foreign Exchange (BMFB) in the Arrival Hall and an ATM machine where you can use your credit or debit card. The automated teller machine is in the Arrival Hall near the Ooredoo Shop.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to the 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 New York to the Maldives.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to the 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 New York to the 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 New York to the 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 New York to the 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 New York to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • There are no non-stop flights from New York City to Maldives Island. There are, however, several one-stop flights with various airlines. On your trip, you might change planes in Dubai, Athens, Moscow, Istanbul, or Doha, Qatar.
  • When you land at Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives, you can stop at the information desk to find a hotel or collect travel guides. The information desk is right outside of the Arrival Hall.
  • If you need to purchase something like a pain killer before you board your plane returning to New York City, there is a pharmacy at Velana International Airport.
  • You can book a flight to Malé from a few airports in or around New York City, including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark International Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Although Velana International Airport is not that big, there are several places in the facility where passengers can eat while waiting for their departing flight or upon arrival, including a few American restaurants for picky eaters.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3506 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

8.0 ExcellentUsha, Jan 2026
BHM - ORD
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

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 .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

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