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Best Maldives Flight Deals

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

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Cheap Flight Deals to the Maldives

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

Recent round-trip flight deals to the Maldives

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to the Maldives.
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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
41h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 9:05 amMLE-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
$755China Eastern
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Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 21
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
41h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 9:05 amMLE-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
$765China Eastern
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Mon, May 12 - Wed, May 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 12:15 pmORD-MLE
30h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 9:40 amMLE-ORD
21h 25m1 stop
$964Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-MLE
26h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 9:40 amMLE-ORD
21h 25m1 stop
$982Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 2:25 pmJFK-MLE
18h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 am - 10:30 pmMLE-JFK
29h 45m1 stop
$986Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 2:25 pmJFK-MLE
18h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 am - 10:30 pmMLE-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
$1,025Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 9:30 amORD-MLE
26h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
11:00 pm - 3:45 pmMLE-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
$1,120Emirates
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 11:30 amORD-MLE
28h 55m2 stops
Emirates Logo
4:30 pm - 3:45 pmMLE-ORD
33h 15m2 stops
$1,170Emirates
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:25 amHOU-MLE
27h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 1:51 pmMLE-HOU
28h 06m2 stops
$1,745American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 7:50 amHOU-MLE
25h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 1:58 pmMLE-HOU
26h 53m2 stops
$1,794American Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Sat, May 17
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Maldives

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights 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 the United States to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States 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 the United States to the Maldives is November, when tickets cost $1,200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,934 and $1,758 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States 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 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 the United States to the Maldives, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$463
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • How do I get to Seenu Atoll from Male Airport?

    Seenu Atoll or Addu Atoll marks the southern boundary of the Maldives and is about 335 m from Male Airport. The area is known for its diving spots and if you wish to investigate the best ones, get a connection to Gan Airport (GAN) in Addu City after your flight from the US to the Maldives.

  • Is the National Museum close to Male Airport?

    Yes, the National Museum is close to the Male Airport. Located in the old Sultan’s Palace, the museum is around a 15m drive from the international airport and is a favorite on the sightseeing tour for all visitors, including those taking flights from the US to the Maldives.

  • How long can I stay in the Maldives on a tourist visa?

    Citizens from all nations can visit the Maldives for a maximum of 30 days and visas are granted on arrival to one of the country’s international airports. The exceptions to this rule are for citizens from India who can stay up to 3 months and those from Brunei who get only 15 days.

  • Can I use US dollars in Maldives?

    Yes, you can. Although the country has its own currency, the Maldivian Rufiyaa, most hotels and businesses on the island accept the US dollar and the euro as methods of payment, so you don’t need to convert any currency at the airport. Still, it’s not a bad idea to get a few notes just in case.

  • Where can I get something to eat or drink at Velana International Airport?

    If you're in search of something to eat or drink at MLE, the airport has various eateries offering services ranging from full-service meals to salads. In the International Terminal past the security and in the public area before security, there’s a food court providing various eateries choices. Another eatery option is in the Domestic Terminal.

  • What are the common layover options for U.S. to Maldives flights?

    There are no direct flights from the U.S. to the Maldives. Most airlines offering flights to Maldives from the U.S. regularly have at least one layover stop on the flight route. The stopover options for the flight route differ on your airline, departure city, and destination airport. Most flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dulles International Airport (IAD), or John F. Kennedy International Airport to MLE normally have one in cities such as Doha (DIA), Dubai (DBX), Moscow (SVO), London (LHR), Istanbul (IST), Hong Kong (HKG), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Zurich (ZRH). Passengers flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will have at least two stops, the first in the U.S. and others in Europe or the Middle East.

  • Does Velana International Airport have lounges on its premises?

    Yes. MLE has a couple of lounges options associated with luxury resorts. In the International Terminal past security in the departures area, there’s Plaza Premium Lounge that serves business class travelers from all airlines. Another lounge is the Leeli Lounge before security belonging to a variety of high-end resorts that serves private guest or first-class travelers. In the Domestic Terminal, outside the primary entrance to the terminal is Moonimaa Lounge. The lounge accepts priority passes and is accessible to international and domestic passengers offering refreshments, showers, and a spa area at an extra cost. Additionally, in the Seaplane Terminal, there are private resort lounges such as Constance Resort, Luxe Resort, and the W.

  • How can I get to Male from Velana International Airport?

    There are several transportation options to reach the Maldives' capital. Outside, MLE’s terminal at the docks, speedboats are available to take you to Male, among other destinations such as the South and North Male Atolls. The fare is determined based on the distance covered. Another option to reach the capital is via taxis. The taxi ride to Male from MLE takes roughly 10 minutes and the fare is approximately MVR 40 MVR (2.50 USD). MLE ferries run from the Airport to Male costing approximately MVR 15 MVR (1 USD). The ferries run throughout the day six days a week. Additionally, MLE features seaplanes operating throughout the day, which offer transfer from the Airport to Male, among other destinations.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to the Maldives.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 day to fly to the Maldives?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Maldives is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,328. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,478 on average.

  • 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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,136 on average. Morning departures are around 19% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,403.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Maldives flight deals.
  • The Maldives is one of the world’s most exotic tourist destinations, consisting of 26 atolls in the Arabian Sea. Kaafu Atoll occupies space in the center of the archipelago and includes South Male Atoll and North Male Atoll. North Male Atoll is the main international hub for the country via Velana International Airport (MLE) or Male Airport.
  • In addition to the other Kaafu Atoll territories of South Male Atoll, Gaafaru and Kaashidhoo Islands, Male Airport should also be used to journey to more southern areas like Vaavu Atoll and Meemu Atoll as well as Lhaviyani Atoll to the north and Alifu Alifu Atoll to the west.
  • After your flight from the US to the Maldives, a trip to the northern reaches should start from Male Airport and end at Hanimaadhoo Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. From here, you can discover the vistas and beaches of the surrounding areas like Haa Alifu Atoll to the north and Shaviyani Atoll to the south.
  • A connecting flight from Male Airport to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Baa Atoll is another option if you wish to visit Lhaiviyani Atoll. From there, you can hop to neighboring Raa Atoll and visit its capital Ungoofaaru to the north before heading east to Noonu Atoll and its main town Manadhoo.
  • If you’re spending time on Alifu Alifu Atoll, you can take some time exploring the areas to the south, including Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, then take a short flight from Villa Airport (VAM) in Maamigili over Faafu Atoll and Dhaalu Atoll towards Thaa Atoll where you can land at Thimarafushi Airport (TMF) to get a fresher perspective.
  • Maldives has four major international airports. Velana International Airport (MLE) in Male is the busiest as it receives the majority of international flights. Maarafu International Airport (NMQ) is on Maarafu Island and is the second busiest. Gan International Airport (GAN) and Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) are two alternative major international airports in the Maldives that open the door for Maldives visitors from around the globe.
  • MLE sits on Hulhule Island close to Male, the capital of Maldives. Passengers flying to Maldives’ capital should consider using MLE since it’s situated in the capital. Thus, making it easier for Maldives travelers to move around the city center.
  • When flying to the Maldives and your destination is Addu Atoll, you should consider booking your flight to GAN. The airport is the major airport serving the island of Gan in Addu Atoll.
  • If you are flying to the Maldives, consider booking your flight to MLE. The airport serves as the primary gateway into the Maldives for visitors. The airport is well linked to major airports around the globe and receives multiple airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and Washington D.C. (IAD), among other cities.
  • Do you need a place to stash your luggage? MLE offers luggage storage services at the baggage storage faculty close to MLE’s Terminal Help Counter. Luggage storage rates vary depending on the size of the baggage.

Top 5 airlines flying to the Maldives

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States 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
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1292 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - NRT
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Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

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.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

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!

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

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.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

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.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

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.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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