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Price, demand and travel trends for Seattle to the Maldives flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Seattle to the Maldives right now?

The cheapest fare from Seattle to the Maldives in the last week was $1,077 round-trip, to Male (MLE).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to the Maldives?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,171. Prices are highest in January, when average flight costs increase to around $3,531.

Which airport in the Maldives is the cheapest to fly to from Seattle?

All flights from Seattle to the Maldives arrive at Male (MLE). On average, round-trip fares are around $1,448.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to the Maldives?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to the Maldives, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 36% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Seattle to the Maldives?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the Maldives during the morning with average prices of $1,347. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,485.

Key details for Seattle to the Maldives flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$637
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 100% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Seattle to Malé

Your Seattle to the Maldives flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Seattle to the Maldives?

    Yes. Fares from Seattle to the Maldives are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,297 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Seattle to the Maldives?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Seattle to the Maldives have ranged from $1,297 to $1,760.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Seattle to the Maldives?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Seattle to the Maldives. One-stop options include:

    • British Airways
    • Singapore Airlines
    • Turkish Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to the Maldives?

    On flights from Seattle to the Maldives you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the Maldives?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in the Maldives is National Football Stadium.

  • I’d like to visit the island of Kaafu. Where should I fly to?

    If you’re flying from The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the Maldives to visit the island of Kaafu, consider booking a flight to the Velana International Airport (MLE). Singapore Airlines provides one-stop layovers that stop at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN), Turkish Airlines provides one-stop layovers that go to Istanbul Airport (IST), and Qatar Airways’ layovers make a stop at Hamad International Airport (DOH).

  • What airport should I fly to when visiting Addu in the Maldives?

    Passengers flying from Seattle to the Maldives to explore the southern atoll of Addu (also known as Seenu) should look for layover flights to Gan International Airport (GAN). Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines provide a combined layover flight that stops at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Additionally, British Airways and Sri Lankan Airlines provide a three-stop layover that goes to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Dubai International Airport, and Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • How much baggage can I bring from Seattle to the Maldives?

    The amount of carry-on and checked luggage you can bring on flights from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the Maldives depends on the airline and ticket class. However, generally speaking, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and other providers allow for a small personal item and larger carry-on in the cabin. They also allow for the purchase of up to two checked bags, typically weighing up to 50 lbs. each.

  • Are there any family-friendly flights from Seattle Airport to the Maldives?

    Families traveling with infants and young children from Seattle Airport to the Maldives can rest assured that Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and others provide family-friendly services to ease the long flight. These include age-appropriate TV shows and movies, activity books, games, and the inclusion of strollers and diaper bags as complimentary carry-ons.

Your guide to booking Seattle to the Maldives flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid January when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 36% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Malé, which is the most popular destination in the Maldives. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Maafushi, Nalaguraidhoo and Thulhaagiri.
  • American citizens traveling from the Seattle-Tacoma to the Maldives are granted a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. However, they must present a U.S. passport with at least one month of validity plus a return flight.
  • Need to relax a bit before departing on your long flight to the Maldives? If so, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) features a United Airlines lounge near Gate A10, a Centurion Lounge near Gate B3, a Delta Sky Club near Gate A1, and Alaska Airlines lounges near Gates D1, C16, and N13-18.
  • If you’d like extra amenities for a long flight to the Maldives, consider upgrading to a business-class ticket. United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and American Airlines provide business-class passengers with expanded luggage allowances, priority boarding, complimentary beverages, and more spacious seating arrangements.
  • If you're concerned about the eco-friendliness of flights from Seattle to the Maldives, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Singapore Airlines are all committed to reducing their carbon emissions to net zero in part by the integration of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their aircraft fleets.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provides a range of services and facilities to cater to the needs of travelers with disabilities. These include accessible parking and restrooms, wheelchair assistance, assistance for hidden disabilities, and a dedicated sensory room designed for neurodiverse passengers.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Seattle to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1630 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I purchased my two tickets on February 2025. Tickets were by each other, aisle and window. However, when we were boarded the assigned seats were one by the window and the other one in the middle of the four seated row. It was a horrible experience and we had to tolerate 17 hours of flight seating by different people. If the airline changes the seat arrangement, it should have the decency to notify the passengers in advance. I have checked my return tickets to Los Angeles, and I have noticed that they are not by each other and I don’t know what to do. I hope someone contacts me and rectify this mistake.

4.0 OkayFarid, Sep 2026
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I purchased my two tickets on February 2025. Tickets were by each other, aisle and window. However, when we were boarded the assigned seats were one by the window and the other one in the middle of the four seated row. It was a horrible experience and we had to tolerate 17 hours of flight seating by different people. If the airline changes the seat arrangement, it should have the decency to notify the passengers in advance. I have checked my return tickets to Los Angeles, and I have noticed that they are not by each other and I don’t know what to do. I hope someone contacts me and rectify this mistake.

I had selected seats together for my family of three when I first booked my tickets in February. However, I realized only when I checked in at the airport that the seats I had selected were no longer assigned to us and we were completely scattered across three different middle seats instead of being seated together! After requesting the Singapore staff to have us seated together on a full flight, they managed to find something but it was right next to the rest rooms and the whole journey of 15+ hours was really unpleasant. They said that the seat selection isn't locked and the airline can reallocate the seats anytime. No one ever told us this and it was a terribly unpleasant surprise. Will avoid Kayak/underpricer and Singapore in future

The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

Flight attendants were awesome! Very helpful and patients. Some food were good but maybe not serving fish that kinda make the whole aircraft smell fishy. The “fried pork” was tasty but too much skin so it doesnt taste that great.

Very concerned with guest comforts going out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs when the guests hadn’t pre-ordered.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

I was traveling with my 3 minor children, one leg I was seated two aisles behind them. On the longest leg I would have preferred sitting across the aisle from them, not behind. My youngest is 4yos. I understand airplane seating configurations are not the airlines problem but seating the one adult with a reservation apart from the minors was very difficult.

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

We never fly any other atrline if Emirate flights are available. In all aspects we rank it the best.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

I have a very good experience flighting with emirates. All my expectations were fit well.

Emirates is good airlines. But there plane seats were very small and congested. Need to little good and big seats in economy class.

Food service must be faster and make vegetarian food in good quality

Check-in counter at the airport took more than an hour of standing in queue with online checkin. And after entering the gate the flight delayed more than 30 mins.

Boarding was chaotic ,wish it was better orgnaised. Seating was comfortable , however food quality left much to be desired. Over all a great experience but with room for imporvement. The Dubai Delhi sector was terrible with poor seat pitch over crowded rack space , crew trying to put even laptop containing bags in to luggage even the waiting area was poorly kept - the dubai - delhi lap was extremly poor flying experience in all respects - the waiting area, the craft the seat pitch & the service quality. It is sad but this will make me look for other options when flying out of Delhi.

First Flight got delayed had to get rebook for another plane ride to connect the next day the process was not helpful at all had to figure the whole processs myself poor service plane was small and customer service was horrible will not fly this airline again

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.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

I did not like the quality of the food and there was no snacks offered between meals.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

Total chaos with baggage check in…..rude staff in Seattle. And faulty seating/entertainment systems. Unable to log in to WiFi desperate being a member. Kept on getting errors. Never again. Definitely not what’s expected from a Star Alliance member airline.

As far as I remember I've selected and payed 65$ for a seat on the aisle. The seat selection got lost and the location was bad.

Qatar Airways has consistently set a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this journey in Economy Class lived up to that expectation. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and levels of hospitality. Yet there is something reassuringly consistent about Qatar Airways. It is not simply the onboard service, but the entire experience: the professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, and genuine sense of hospitality. The cabin crew are exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished in their delivery, yet their interactions rarely feel mechanical. They remain remarkably courteous while retaining a genuine human warmth and an apparent eagerness to assist. On almost every Qatar journey, there are individual crew members who somehow manage to stand out and make the experience even more memorable. What I value most is the consistency. Qatar Airways has established a certain benchmark of expectation for me and, over many journeys, has never underdelivered against it. There is a sense of confidence and ease that comes with boarding a Qatar flight because I know the overall experience will be thoughtfully delivered. For someone who spends a considerable amount of time travelling, that peace of mind matters enormously. Qatar Airways remains one of the airlines I genuinely enjoy flying, not because of any single aspect of the service, but because of the complete package and the remarkable consistency with which it is delivered. The only disappointment on this occasion was that my luggage did not arrive with me at my final destination in Kolkata (CCU), following my journey from Seattle (SEA) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, the baggage was delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in CCU. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has built with me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that expectation, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Looking forward to a swift resolution and, notwithstanding this final hiccup, another thoroughly enjoyable Qatar Airways journey.

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.

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.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

You're like a poor man's Emirates Airlines. The Asian vegetarian food was awful. The entertainment selection was very limited and not contemporary at all. The seats were cramped. There was no plug for charging my phone (I refuse to plug into a USB port - A security risk). The plane itself was aged.

Ordinary Indian food... Not great. Limited movie and TV selection

Qatar screwed up by delaying our onward journey for refueling, which resulted in missing our connecting flight to India. the airport qater staff at Doha, herded us like cattle in a very incohesive and uncoordinated way. We were then given 2 options: either catch our original flight the Next day ( After 24.hrs) or catch 2 flights instead , to goto our destination in India. All this, for paying a premium for Qatar.

This flight was packed and undercrewd! Service cart cam by twice on a 14 hour flight

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!

We encountered a glitch when we tried to board the flight because our boarding passes had been printed by Qatar Airways in Jakarta. Those were not recognized by Alaska’s system also we had to step out of line and have new boarding passes printed.

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