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$474+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

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— MLE
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Tue 7/7
Tue 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Maldives in 2026

Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 7, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/73:00 pm
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop30h 30m
Gulf Air
Tue 10/137:25 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/3$888
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/233:00 pm
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop30h 30m
Gulf Air
Tue 10/67:25 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/2$932
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:55 am
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop32h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 11/107:00 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/6$933
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/133:00 pm
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop30h 30m
Gulf Air
Sat 9/197:25 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop23h 35m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/5$950
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/43:00 pm
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop30h 30m
Gulf Air
Sat 10/107:25 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop23h 00m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/6$960
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:55 am
JFK
-
MLE
1 stop32h 40m
Gulf Air
Sat 11/147:00 pm
MLE
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/6$970

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Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to the Maldives on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on June 7, 2026
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Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 7, 2026.

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$2,036

Round-trip from

$888

One-way from

$474
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Locate flights to Maldives that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to the Maldives that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Mon 11/23

12:25 am-7:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Male

Wed 12/2

9:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,209

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/24

12:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Male

Wed 12/2

9:55 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,209

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

1:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Male

Sun 11/8

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,299

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Wed 11/4

11:45 pm-9:25 am

2 stops23h 40m

Male

Thu 11/12

8:15 am-9:10 pm

3 stops46h 55m

$1,379

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Mon 9/21

11:55 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Male

Tue 9/29

11:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,403

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

11:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Male

Wed 10/28

8:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,412

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/30

11:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Mon 9/7

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,412

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

3:45 pm-5:15 am

1 stop28h 30m

Male

Mon 9/7

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,422

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Mon 8/31

11:55 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Male

Wed 9/9

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,427

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 pm-7:15 am

2 stops23h 55m

Male

Mon 9/28

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,462

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Compare providers for flights to Maldives

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Maldives in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Maldives flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about <90% of the time, users can find the same price on Maldives flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Maldives flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Maldives flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Maldives. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from New York to Maldives takes 26 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Maldives are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $902
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,119
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $791
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $848

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Maldives are Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 2.0 - 9.6 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Maldives?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Maldives, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated June 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to the Maldives to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,406 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,577 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost $109, while round-trip flights cost around $168.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Maldives?

    A round-trip flight to Maldives will typically cost around $344, however they can be found for as little as $168.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 40 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0.0 mi away from Male).

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