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 27h on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Male takes 26h 10m 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 Maamingili.

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Flights to Malé

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China Eastern

Apr 28

LAX

67h 05m

3 stops

MLE

May 10

MLE

49h 30m

3 stops

LAX

$998

Etihad Airways

Oct 5

ORD

24h 25m

1 stop

MLE

Oct 14

MLE

40h 30m

1 stop

ORD

$1,019

Etihad Airways

Aug 17

ORD

24h 25m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

39h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$1,022

Etihad Airways

Sep 7

ORD

30h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Sep 14

MLE

40h 30m

1 stop

ORD

$1,024

Multiple Airlines

Oct 6

ATL

49h 35m

3 stops

MLE

Oct 14

MLE

40h 05m

3 stops

ATL

$1,025

Etihad Airways

Aug 6

ORD

24h 25m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 17

MLE

30h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$1,034

Etihad Airways

May 1

ORD

29h 15m

1 stop

MLE

May 7

MLE

32h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,035

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

ATL

22h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Oct 14

MLE

39h 40m

1 stop

ATL

$1,039

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

ORD

24h 25m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

39h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$1,045

Etihad Airways

Oct 8

ORD

22h 05m

1 stop

MLE

Oct 19

MLE

39h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$1,046

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

ORD

24h 25m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 25

MLE

39h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$1,047

Sichuan Airlines

May 3

LAX

32h 15m

1 stop

MLE

May 9

MLE

36h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,048

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Oct 16

GAN

43h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,398

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Oct 16

GAN

43h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,416

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

30h 30m

2 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

35h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,484

Multiple Airlines

Jun 13

JFK

54h 30m

2 stops

GAN

Jun 20

GAN

33h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,507

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

30h 30m

2 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

35h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,537

Multiple Airlines

Oct 2

ORD

32h 20m

2 stops

GAN

Oct 9

GAN

49h 35m

2 stops

ORD

$1,548

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

30h 30m

2 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

54h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,550

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

30h 15m

3 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

28h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,719

Multiple Airlines

May 12

JFK

30h 15m

3 stops

GAN

May 24

GAN

32h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,720

Qatar Airways

Jun 13

JFK

53h 10m

3 stops

GAN

Jun 20

GAN

27h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,762

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

IAD

41h 40m

3 stops

GAN

Oct 16

GAN

36h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,774

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

IAD

41h 40m

3 stops

GAN

Oct 16

GAN

36h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,778

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12:30 pm - 5:50 pm

LAX

MLE

41h 20m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 10:05 am

MLE

LAX

26h 25m

1 stop

$868China Eastern

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17

12:30 pm - 7:35 pm

LAX

MLE

67h 05m

3 stops

7:40 pm - 10:05 am

MLE

LAX

26h 25m

1 stop

$875China Eastern

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17

9:10 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

MLE

24h 25m

1 stop

9:10 am - 3:40 pm

MLE

ORD

40h 30m

1 stop

$1,019Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14

9:10 pm - 7:35 am

ORD

MLE

24h 25m

1 stop

9:50 am - 3:40 pm

MLE

ORD

39h 50m

1 stop

$1,022Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

9:00 pm - 9:15 am

IAD

MLE

27h 15m

1 stop

9:25 am - 6:10 pm

MLE

IAD

41h 45m

2 stops

$1,052Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

9:00 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

MLE

37h 50m

2 stops

7:40 pm - 6:10 pm

MLE

IAD

31h 30m

1 stop

$1,055Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

12:25 am - 12:20 pm

EWR

MLE

26h 55m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 10:30 pm

MLE

EWR

33h 10m

1 stop

$1,081Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

12:25 am - 12:20 pm

EWR

MLE

26h 55m

1 stop

8:00 am - 10:30 pm

MLE

EWR

23h 30m

1 stop

$1,122Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17

11:55 pm - 7:40 am

EWR

MLE

22h 45m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 9:20 pm

MLE

EWR

35h 55m

2 stops

$1,215Emirates

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5

11:55 pm - 7:40 am

EWR

MLE

22h 45m

2 stops

11:15 am - 9:20 pm

MLE

EWR

43h 05m

2 stops

$1,264Emirates

Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Thu 9/17

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$868

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops67h 05m

Male

Thu 9/17

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$875

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

9:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 25m

Male

Wed 10/14

9:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$1,019

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

9:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 25m

Male

Mon 8/24

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,022

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

9:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Male

Thu 5/7

9:25 am-6:10 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,052

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

9:00 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Male

Tue 5/12

7:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,055

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Mon 9/7

12:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Male

Wed 9/16

10:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,081

Quickest round-trip

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Sat 9/12

12:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Male

Thu 9/17

8:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,122

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Sun 4/26

11:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 45m

Male

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,215

NewarkMalé

EWR - MLE

EWRMLE

Newark

Mon 4/27

11:55 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 45m

Male

Sat 5/2

11:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,264

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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 34% 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	$456
Best Round-Trip Price	$868
Fastest flight time	26h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $456 (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 $868 (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 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 39% 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.

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.