How long is the flight from United States to Maldives?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Maldives you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Male takes 26h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Male takes 22h 05m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Maldives?

Some of the world’s most well-traveled cities are in Maldives. The most popular city to travel to in Maldives is Malé, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 99% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Maldives are Addu City and Dharavandhoo.

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Flights to Malé

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Singapore Airlines

Aug 31

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

MLE

Sep 5

MLE

44h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$816

China Eastern

Sep 1

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Sep 15

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$818

China Eastern

Sep 1

LAX

67h 05m

2 stops

MLE

Sep 10

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$825

Singapore Airlines

Sep 1

LAX

43h 30m

2 stops

MLE

Sep 5

MLE

32h 30m

1 stop

LAX

$827

China Eastern

Sep 1

LAX

67h 05m

3 stops

MLE

Sep 13

MLE

49h 30m

3 stops

LAX

$832

China Eastern

Sep 3

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Sep 13

MLE

25h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$852

Singapore Airlines

Sep 4

LAX

36h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Sep 11

MLE

44h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$855

Singapore Airlines

Aug 15

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 30

MLE

45h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$860

Singapore Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

33h 45m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

45h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$862

Singapore Airlines

Aug 10

LAX

43h 30m

2 stops

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

45h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$867

Singapore Airlines

Aug 10

LAX

43h 30m

2 stops

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

45h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$872

China Eastern

Aug 31

LAX

43h 05m

2 stops

MLE

Sep 10

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$875

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 21

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 28

GAN

36h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,247

Multiple Airlines

May 2

IAD

56h 15m

2 stops

GAN

May 16

GAN

34h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,309

Multiple Airlines

Apr 21

IAD

43h 55m

3 stops

GAN

Apr 28

GAN

36h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,338

Qatar Airways

May 5

JFK

41h 15m

2 stops

GAN

May 9

GAN

33h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,391

Qatar Airways

Apr 19

ORD

32h 15m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 23

GAN

34h 40m

2 stops

ORD

$1,395

Multiple Airlines

May 2

IAD

29h 55m

3 stops

GAN

May 16

GAN

34h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,448

Qatar Airways

May 5

JFK

30h 30m

2 stops

GAN

May 9

GAN

35h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,467

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

41h 15m

2 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,510

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

41h 15m

2 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

28h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,512

Multiple Airlines

May 18

JFK

54h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Jun 2

GAN

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,603

Multiple Airlines

Jun 13

JFK

54h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Jun 20

GAN

33h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,612

Multiple Airlines

Jun 13

JFK

54h 30m

2 stops

GAN

Jun 20

GAN

27h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,616

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12:05 am - 9:50 pm

LAX

MLE

33h 45m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 9:50 pm

MLE

LAX

44h 45m

1 stop

$816Singapore Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5

12:30 pm - 5:50 pm

LAX

MLE

41h 20m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:05 am

MLE

LAX

26h 25m

1 stop

$818China Eastern

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

11:45 am - 9:50 pm

SFO

MLE

22h 05m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 9:50 am

MLE

SFO

32h 45m

1 stop

$822Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

2:00 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

MLE

31h 35m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 8:35 am

MLE

ORD

23h 05m

1 stop

$985Etihad Airways

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8

2:05 pm - 1:50 pm

IAD

MLE

38h 45m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 9:45 am

MLE

IAD

23h 15m

1 stop

$990Etihad Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

11:00 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

MLE

20h 35m

1 stop

9:05 pm - 8:40 am

MLE

IAD

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,051Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

8:20 pm - 9:35 am

IAD

MLE

28h 15m

1 stop

9:05 pm - 8:40 am

MLE

IAD

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,064Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

DFW

MLE

28h 50m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 7:35 pm

MLE

DFW

31h 15m

1 stop

$1,157Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

DFW

MLE

28h 50m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 7:35 pm

MLE

DFW

31h 15m

1 stop

$1,160Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:55 pm - 7:40 am

EWR

MLE

22h 45m

2 stops

11:15 am - 9:20 pm

MLE

EWR

43h 05m

2 stops

$1,215Emirates

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

12:05 am-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Male

Sat 9/5

1:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop44h 45m

$816

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Tue 9/15

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$818

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Male

Mon 9/14

1:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

$822

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

2:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Male

Fri 5/8

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 05m

$985

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

2:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Male

Thu 5/7

7:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop23h 15m

$990

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

11:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Male

Mon 5/4

9:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 35m

$1,051

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 15m

Male

Mon 5/4

9:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 35m

$1,064

DallasMalé

DFW - MLE

DFWMLE

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/16

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Male

Wed 9/23

10:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,157

DallasMalé

DFW - MLE

DFWMLE

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/16

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Male

Wed 9/23

10:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,160

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Tue 4/21

11:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 45m

Male

Wed 4/29

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,215

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Maldives flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Maldives?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Maldives from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Maldives. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Maldives on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Malé

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$396
Best Round-Trip Price	$816
Fastest flight time	26h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $396 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $816 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United States takes 26h 55m (Newark to Male).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Maldives

What popular landmarks are in Maldives?

Maldives is full of notable places to explore, many with significant historical value to the region and the world. Some of the most popular landmarks in Maldives are Sea of Stars, Kuredu Beach, Thulhagiri Beach, and Fesdu House Reef, among many more.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Sea of Stars?

The closest airport to Sea of Stars is Ifuru Airport, which is located in Vaadhoo (Raa). If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Ifuru Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
$85 per person with Maldivian
$115 per person with IndiGo
$180 per person with Batik Air

What airlines fly to Maldives?

Of the 10 airlines that fly to Maldives, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 40% of users choosing them for their travels to Maldives.

What is the most popular airport in Maldives to fly to?

The most popular airport in Maldives to fly to is Male, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 97% of all momondo users who traveled to Maldives chose to fly into Male airport, which is located in the city of Malé.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Maldives?

Prices for flights to Maldives are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Maldives?

As of April 2026, there are 36 operators available to choose from for flights to Maldives.

How old do you have to be to fly to Maldives?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Maldives.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Maldives can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Maldives. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Maldives?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Maldives.

Can I find flights to Maldives with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Maldives on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Maldives?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Maldives.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Maldives right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Maldives and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.