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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to the Maldives

Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX-MLE
41h 20m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX
25h 30m1 stop
$844China Eastern
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-MLE
67h 05m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX
25h 30m1 stop
$845China Eastern
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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
$951Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 12:35 pmORD-MLE
29h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 6:25 pmMLE-ORD
31h 30m1 stop
$952Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:25 amORD-MLE
27h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 am - 3:05 pmMLE-ORD
39h 00m1 stop
$1,047Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 2:25 pmJFK-MLE
28h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:45 am - 3:10 pmMLE-JFK
22h 25m1 stop
$1,062Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Emirates Logo
7:45 pm - 3:25 pmORD-MLE
32h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 am - 2:55 pmMLE-ORD
42h 30m2 stops
$1,120Emirates
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Emirates Logo
7:45 pm - 3:25 pmORD-MLE
32h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
7:25 am - 2:55 pmMLE-ORD
42h 30m2 stops
$1,170Emirates
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 9:40 amHOU-MLE
29h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 1:54 pmMLE-HOU
28h 44m2 stops
$1,526American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:25 amHOU-MLE
26h 00m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 3:50 pmMLE-HOU
30h 05m2 stops
$1,972American Airlines
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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 April, when tickets cost $1,183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,695 and $2,059 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 seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$417
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 40% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 $1,326. 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.

Reviews of the 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
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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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.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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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.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

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.

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.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

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

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

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 AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Flight was delayed again and again ultimately almost three hours getting us to our location at close to midnight by the time we got in and out of airport to destination. I had taken time off work to enjoy an evening at destination and that was now wasted

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

Above and beyond effort from this crew in a tough situation. So helpful and understanding. Thank you!

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all of the connecting flights. It also increased the number of connections. I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech because of the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. . CMN airport was understaffed. Only one person could help while other employees were just watching him. It was an extremely frustrating situation. People were crying and slamming their palms on the counter when speaking to the customer service provider, Allabough (man’s name?). Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. simultaneously, I was on the call with America. Airlines customer service rep named Solomon that said he couldn’t change it either. So, I took a ONYA voyages train to from Casablanca to Marrakech to get there on Friday June 26. This was unpredictable trip.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

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