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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, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
Gulf Air Logo
3:00 pm - 6:30 am
JFK
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MLE
30h 30m
1 stop
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7:25 pm - 9:25 am
MLE
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JFK
23h 00m
1 stop
$924Gulf Air
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 13
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3:00 pm - 6:30 am
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MLE
30h 30m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:25 pm - 9:25 am
MLE
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JFK
23h 00m
1 stop
$933Gulf Air
Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 3
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3:00 pm - 6:30 am
JFK
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MLE
30h 30m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
7:25 pm - 9:25 am
MLE
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JFK
23h 00m
1 stop
$955Gulf Air
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 7:30 am
EWR
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MLE
21h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
23h 30m
1 stop
$1,209Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 12:35 pm
EWR
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MLE
25h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:30 pm
MLE
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EWR
34h 35m
1 stop
$1,220Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 5:15 am
LGA
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MLE
28h 45m
3 stops
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9:25 pm - 8:59 pm
MLE
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LGA
32h 34m
3 stops
$1,523Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 1:45 pm
LGA
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MLE
36h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 2:36 pm
MLE
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LGA
26h 11m
3 stops
$1,545Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 8:25 am
LGA
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MLE
35h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 7:29 pm
MLE
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LGA
31h 24m
2 stops
$1,547American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8
Qatar Airways Logo
10:31 am - 8:25 am
LGA
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MLE
36h 54m
2 stops
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7:40 pm - 9:29 pm
MLE
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LGA
34h 49m
2 stops
$1,661Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23
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4:01 pm - 8:25 am
LGA
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MLE
31h 24m
2 stops
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9:05 pm - 9:29 pm
MLE
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LGA
33h 24m
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$1,682Qatar 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 June, when tickets cost $681 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,240 and $1,068 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$538
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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 3602 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

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

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

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

To get to jet blue at JFK from any connecting flight you have to go through security again.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

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.

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.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

Bag check in at DC was slow. Boarding process was slow more due to customers unfamiliar with how to board properly. Food and service was excellent!

I lost my baggage and it’s been three days didn’t able to find out. Also ticket was issued for qatar airways but they ended up board me on to Indigo from Doha to Hyderabad. My trip made miserable without cloths.

Seat electronics kept failing (as in absolutely nothing worked) - crew re-set it multiple, but didn’t move me until finally three quarters of the way into the flight - abysmal. Entertainment options are plentiful, but a number of expected movies were missing (did an SQ flight 3 days later and expected titles were on SQ) - does Qatar sensor what they show?

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

Pilots were fantastic - super smooth. First Class flight attendant was very attentive. Main Cabin flight attendant should try to smooth the rough edges of her voice - very shrill / punitive. Hurt my ears just to listen to her. Recognize they have a (tough) job to do - but tone over speakers needs to be less like scolding a 5 year old.

Maybe focus more on delivering a good product vs selling me a damn credit card

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Overall fine. Seemed like one of the older model planes? Crew was mostly very kind, though some of the female attendants were a rather abrupt during the food service.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

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