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Book Cheap New York 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 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

Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 10:15 pmJFK-MLE
40h 00m2 stops
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11:30 pm - 11:15 amMLE-JFK
45h 45m2 stops
$848Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 7:00 amJFK-MLE
30h 15m2 stops
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10:25 pm - 9:00 amMLE-JFK
43h 35m2 stops
$857Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 7:00 amJFK-MLE
23h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 9:00 amMLE-JFK
43h 35m2 stops
$863Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 5:05 amJFK-MLE
21h 05m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 9:00 amMLE-JFK
23h 45m1 stop
$940Etihad Airways
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Sun, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 7:45 amEWR-MLE
21h 20m1 stop
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9:15 am - 11:30 pmMLE-EWR
23h 15m1 stop
$982Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 12:35 pmJFK-MLE
30h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:25 pmMLE-JFK
23h 10m1 stop
$982Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 15
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 7:25 amJFK-MLE
23h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 am - 3:25 pmMLE-JFK
40h 15m1 stop
$992Etihad Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 27
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK-MLE
25h 25m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 3:00 pmMLE-JFK
28h 15m1 stop
$1,014Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
Qatar Airways Logo
10:20 am - 7:50 amJFK-MLE
35h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 pm - 8:00 amMLE-JFK
21h 15m1 stop
$1,016Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Emirates Logo
11:45 pm - 9:25 amEWR-MLE
23h 40m2 stops
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9:05 am - 9:10 pmMLE-EWR
46h 05m2 stops
$1,301Emirates
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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 December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,187 and $1,577 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$472
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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.

  • 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 afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $938 on average. Morning departures are around 26% more expensive 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 $1,364.

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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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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 .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

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.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

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.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

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

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

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!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

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.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

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.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

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