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 to Male takes 26h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Male takes 25h 42m 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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China Eastern

Mar 18

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Mar 30

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$771

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China Eastern

Mar 9

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Mar 23

MLE

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$784

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China Eastern

Jan 12

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

MLE

Jan 21

MLE

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$784

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China Eastern

Jan 12

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

MLE

Jan 20

MLE

45h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$785

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China Eastern

Jan 12

SFO

70h 55m

3 stops

MLE

Jan 20

MLE

45h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$786

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China Eastern

Dec 1

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

MLE

Dec 10

MLE

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$788

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China Eastern

Dec 1

SFO

70h 55m

3 stops

MLE

Dec 9

MLE

45h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$800

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China Eastern

Mar 25

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 6

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$818

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China Eastern

Mar 23

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 3

MLE

25h 25m

1 stop

SFO

$818

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China Eastern

Mar 11

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Mar 23

MLE

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$819

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China Eastern

Mar 9

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

MLE

Mar 20

MLE

26h 55m

1 stop

SFO

$819

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China Eastern

Mar 10

LAX

47h 25m

2 stops

MLE

Mar 22

MLE

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$820

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Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

SFO

57h 45m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 21

GAN

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,165

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

JFK

22h 00m

2 stops

GAN

Jan 20

GAN

34h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,277

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

22h 00m

2 stops

GAN

Jan 26

GAN

49h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,428

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

SFO

57h 45m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 21

GAN

44h 50m

3 stops

SFO

$1,430

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 30

JFK

37h 45m

2 stops

GAN

Feb 7

GAN

47h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,508

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

JFK

22h 00m

2 stops

GAN

Jan 20

GAN

34h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,527

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

JFK

21h 40m

2 stops

GAN

Jan 20

GAN

38h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,667

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 31

JFK

29h 20m

3 stops

GAN

Feb 7

GAN

38h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,748

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

SFO

56h 35m

3 stops

GAN

Apr 21

GAN

45h 15m

3 stops

SFO

$1,891

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Multiple Airlines

May 11

IAD

55h 40m

2 stops

GAN

May 15

GAN

43h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,899

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Multiple Airlines

May 11

IAD

30h 00m

3 stops

GAN

May 15

GAN

36h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$2,041

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Jan 30

JFK

31h 00m

2 stops

GAN

Feb 7

GAN

33h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$2,156

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12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX-MLE

41h 20m1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX

26h 25m1 stop

$771China Eastern

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mié., mar. 18 - lun., mar. 30

12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX-MLE

41h 20m1 stop

7:05 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX

27h 00m1 stop

$784China Eastern

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lun., mar. 9 - lun., mar. 23

12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE

40h 50m1 stop

7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO

26h 55m1 stop

$784China Eastern

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lun., ene. 12 - mié., ene. 21

8:15 pm - 10:15 pmJFK-MLE

40h 00m2 stops

11:30 pm - 11:15 amMLE-JFK

45h 45m2 stops

$854Singapore Airlines

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mié., ene. 21 - mié., ene. 28

1:10 pm - 7:30 amORD-MLE

31h 20m1 stop

9:10 am - 7:35 amMLE-ORD

33h 25m1 stop

$920Etihad Airways

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mié., ene. 28 - dom., feb. 8

1:10 pm - 5:05 amORD-MLE

28h 55m1 stop

9:35 am - 7:35 amMLE-ORD

33h 00m1 stop

$939Etihad Airways

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vie., feb. 27 - sáb., mar. 7

12:25 am - 7:45 amEWR-MLE

21h 20m1 stop

9:55 pm - 10:30 pmMLE-EWR

34h 35m1 stop

$974Turkish Airlines

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mié., ene. 7 - mar., ene. 27

12:25 am - 7:45 amEWR-MLE

21h 20m1 stop

9:15 am - 10:30 pmMLE-EWR

23h 15m1 stop

$975Turkish Airlines

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mié., ene. 7 - mar., ene. 27

12:47 pm - 2:50 pmHOU-MLE

39h 03m2 stops

9:40 am - 7:54 pmMLE-HOU

45h 14m2 stops

$1,841Qatar Airways

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vie., feb. 6 - vie., feb. 13

12:47 pm - 2:50 pmHOU-MLE

39h 03m2 stops

9:40 am - 3:52 pmMLE-HOU

41h 12m2 stops

$1,846Qatar Airways

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vie., feb. 6 - vie., feb. 13

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

mié. 3/18

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

lun. 3/30

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$771

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

lun. 3/9

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

lun. 3/23

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$784

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Male

mié. 1/21

7:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 55m

$784

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/21

8:15 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Male

mié. 1/28

11:30 pm-11:15 am

2 stops45h 45m

$854

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/28

1:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Male

dom. 2/8

9:10 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$920

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/27

1:10 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

Male

sáb. 3/7

9:35 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 00m

$939

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

mié. 1/7

12:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

Male

mar. 1/27

9:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$974

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

mié. 1/7

12:25 am-7:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

Male

mar. 1/27

9:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$975

HoustonMalé

HOU - MLE

HOUMLE

Houston Hobby

vie. 2/6

12:47 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops39h 03m

Male

vie. 2/13

9:40 am-7:54 pm

2 stops45h 14m

$1,841

HoustonMalé

HOU - MLE

HOUMLE

Houston Hobby

vie. 2/6

12:47 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops39h 03m

Male

vie. 2/13

9:40 am-3:52 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$1,846

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Maldives flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Maldives?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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 40% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Maldives

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Cheap Maldives flight deals and tips

Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$436
Best Round-Trip Price	$771
Fastest flight time	21h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $436 (Los Angeles to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $771 (Los Angeles to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United States takes 21h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Dhonveli Beach, 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:
$6 per person with Emirates
$15 per person with Batik Air
$79 per person with Thai Lion 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 45% 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, 98% of all momondo users who traveled to Maldives chose to fly into Male airport, which is located in the city of Malé.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Maldives?

Consider booking a flight to Maldives on a Wednesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Tuesday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Maldives on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

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 November 2025, there are 41 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.