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Cheapest round-trip
$707
Typical prices: $1,245-$1,836
China Eastern
Sat 12/1Thu 12/6
LAX - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$434
Typical prices: $640-$1,275
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Sat 2/17
SEA - MLE • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Malé

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Malé

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MLE Male
41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE  Male-LAX Los Angeles
47h 35m3 stops Kunming Changshui Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong
$707China Eastern
Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MLE Male
41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE  Male-LAX Los Angeles
47h 35m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong
$707China Eastern
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 11:45 amEWR  Newark-MLE Male
39h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
12:45 pm - 9:30 amMLE  Male-EWR Newark
29h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino
$753Air India
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 11:45 amEWR  Newark-MLE Male
39h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
12:45 pm - 9:30 amMLE  Male-EWR Newark
29h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino
$753Air India
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 6:35 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MLE Male
32h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE  Male-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$932Gulf Air
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Gulf Air Logo
3:00 pm - 6:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MLE Male
30h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
7:25 pm - 9:25 amMLE  Male-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$942Gulf Air
Fri, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-MLE Male
23h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:50 amMLE  Male-SFO San Francisco
31h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,019Singapore Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-MLE Male
23h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:50 amMLE  Male-SFO San Francisco
31h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,019Singapore Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Etihad Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 5:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male
22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:25 pm - 8:35 amMLE  Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,057Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Etihad Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 1:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MLE Male
31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 am - 8:35 amMLE  Male-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,067Etihad Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Malé flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Malé with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Malé?

Los Angeles to Malé is the cheapest route at $707 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Malé is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $932.

How much is a flight to Malé?

A round-trip flight to Malé costs $1,450 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Boston average $1,104, while Chicago runs a bit higher at $1,266.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Malé?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Malé at $1,441 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,625.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Malé with an average price of $1,327 round-trip.
•December ($1,921) and June ($1,814) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malé?

Night flights to Malé are the cheapest at $1,479 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,630.

What is a good deal for flights to Malé?

Flights under $1,245 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Malé at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Boston $888
•Los Angeles $1,130
•Chicago $1,136.

When are flights to Malé the cheapest?

Flights to Malé are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Malé

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Singapore Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Etihad Airways

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for flights to Malé

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$434
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Malé

When to book flights to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Malé, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How to get from Malé International Airport to Malé city center?

    As Malé International Airport is located on a different island from the capital, tourists can only get there and back via plane or ferry. Boat rides run every 10 minutes between the two islands, and speedboats and hotel vessels are also available. An alternative to the ferry is a seaplane, with services offered by the Trans Maldivian Airways or by the Maldivian Air Taxi.

  • What kind of services does Malé International Airport offer?

    One thing that makes Malé International Airport so popular is the great range of services available. This includes ATM machines and currency exchange desks, luggage storage and lockers, a medical center and pharmacy, mobile charging stations, a prayer room, smoking areas, showers, and even a wellness center offering massages as well as nail and beauty services.

  • Does Malé International Airport provide services to families with children?

    Yes, it does. In addition to baby care facilities such as Mother Care Rooms where parents can change and feed their babies in comfort and privacy, Malé International Airport provides an outdoor children’s play park and an indoor play area where children can while away the time before their flight.

  • Are there malls close to Malé International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If you want to do some shopping outside the airport, you can choose to travel to one of the three malls located not far from Malé International Airport: Kyboot Maldives (2.4 miles south), Dhi Colors (3.6 miles north), and Centro Mall (4.4 miles north).

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at Male International Airport?

    In case you’re traveling with an infant, you can privately breastfeed and comfortably change your baby’s diapers at MLE’s Mother’s Room. This room is before the boarding area, slightly before the security check.

  • Where can I get one-stop flights to Male International Airport in the USA?

    There are several US airports from which flights that just require one stopover to get to MLE depart. Among them, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN), New York City (JFK/EWR), and Los Angeles (LAX) have the most connections.

  • Which airlines offering flights to Male International Airport are eco-friendly?

    Flights from the USA to MLE are offered by plenty of airlines, notably Singapore, American, Emirates, Swiss, Qatar, British, and Etihad. If you’d like to fly with an eco-friendly one, check if your departure airport serves flights by British Airways, Emirates, or Etihad since they boast the most exceptional green records.

  • Where are the currency exchange locations at Male International Airport?

    MLE has two currency exchange locations. One is in the Duty-Free Area, right across from a café, and the other is in the Arrivals Area, to the left of the terminal exit door.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Malé?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Malé at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Malé. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Malé?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Malé are from:
    • New York, from $753 round-trip
    • Chicago, from $1,057 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Malé is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Malé is around $1,245 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Malé?

    Last-minute fares to Malé – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the average round-trip fare of $1,450.

Your guide to booking Malé flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Malé, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Malé, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,245 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Malé around September. Round-trip fares historically average $1,327 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $151 per round-trip. Evening flights to Malé average $1,479 compared to $1,630 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Malé, a great place to start is National Football Stadium. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Flights to Malé in the Maldives usually land at Velana International Airport, also known as Malé International Airport, the main passenger hub in the country. Located on Hulhulé Island, 2.1 miles northeast of the capital island of Malé, it is considered the gateway to the Maldives.
  • As it caters to millions of passengers every year, Malé International Airport is well-equipped for last minute shopping: local products such as liquor, tobacco, spices and confections are available for purchase throughout the airport and food concession stands offer a plethora of meal options.
  • If you want some peace and quiet, simply head to one of the many VIP lounges in the airport: while some work only with lounge membership programs, others offer pay-per-use options, allowing you to pay at the door regardless of what class or airline you are flying with. All lounges include amenities such as comfortable seating, newspapers and magazines, free Wi-Fi, TV, and complimentary food and drinks.
  • If you are wondering how to spend time during a long stopover, wonder no more! Malé International Airport is ideally located to visit attractions such as Veli Spa (1.7 miles away), the Malé local market (1.8 miles away), the Hulhumale Mosque (1.7 miles), and the National Museum (1.9 miles away).
  • If your flight to Malé lands at night and you don’t want to travel into the city at a late hour, you can easily sleep in one of the many hotels located only minutes from Malé International Airport. All of them offer, in addition to comfortable rooms and breakfast, either a free shuttle bus to and from the airport or a pick-up service available upon request.
  • At least 48 airports, spread around 32 cities in 30 countries, serve direct flights to Male International Airport (MLE). However, if you’d like to travel directly to this airport from the USA, you’ll have to settle for a multiple-stop flight, given that no USA airport serves nonstop flights to this airport.
  • The airlines that offer flights to MLE from US airports have varying layover destinations. This being the case, when flying to MLE, your layover destination will depend on your airline. For instance, if you intend to fly from New York (JFK) aboard a one-stop flight, you’ll layover at London Heathrow (LHR) if you journey with British Airways, Abu Dhabi (AUH) if you travel with Etihad Airways, and Singapore (SIN) if you opt to travel with Singapore Airlines.

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