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 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Male takes 22h 45m 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

Apr 9

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 18

MLE

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$846

China Eastern

Mar 9

LAX

71h 25m

3 stops

MLE

Mar 23

MLE

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$848

Singapore Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

33h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

35h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$854

Singapore Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

24h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 21

MLE

32h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$861

Singapore Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

33h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 24

MLE

25h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$866

Singapore Airlines

May 4

LAX

24h 20m

1 stop

MLE

May 7

MLE

44h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$867

China Eastern

Mar 9

LAX

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Mar 23

MLE

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$868

Singapore Airlines

May 3

LAX

36h 55m

1 stop

MLE

May 10

MLE

34h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$872

Singapore Airlines

May 13

LAX

36h 55m

1 stop

MLE

May 19

MLE

25h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$873

Singapore Airlines

Apr 17

LAX

36h 55m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 28

MLE

44h 15m

1 stop

LAX

$879

Singapore Airlines

Apr 25

LAX

24h 20m

1 stop

MLE

Apr 30

MLE

25h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$880

Singapore Airlines

Aug 16

LAX

33h 35m

1 stop

MLE

Aug 22

MLE

35h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$882

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

May 2

JFK

54h 35m

2 stops

GAN

May 7

GAN

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,318

Multiple Airlines

Apr 12

IAD

41h 30m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 22

GAN

51h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,473

Multiple Airlines

Apr 12

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 22

GAN

44h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,476

Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

ATL

32h 05m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 2

GAN

34h 35m

2 stops

ATL

$1,482

Multiple Airlines

Apr 12

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 22

GAN

46h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,497

Multiple Airlines

Apr 12

IAD

41h 30m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 22

GAN

44h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,500

Qatar Airways

May 3

SFO

33h 40m

2 stops

GAN

May 7

GAN

35h 10m

2 stops

SFO

$1,513

Multiple Airlines

May 2

JFK

29h 35m

3 stops

GAN

May 7

GAN

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,545

Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

ATL

32h 05m

2 stops

GAN

Apr 2

GAN

35h 05m

3 stops

ATL

$1,549

Multiple Airlines

May 2

JFK

53h 35m

3 stops

GAN

May 7

GAN

33h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,572

Multiple Airlines

Apr 12

IAD

43h 55m

3 stops

GAN

Apr 22

GAN

44h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,618

Multiple Airlines

Jul 16

IAD

31h 35m

2 stops

GAN

Jul 23

GAN

34h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,624

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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

$846China Eastern

Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 18

12:30 pm - 11:55 pm

LAX

MLE

71h 25m

3 stops

7:05 pm - 10:05 am

MLE

LAX

27h 00m

1 stop

$848China Eastern

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23

12:15 am - 9:50 pm

LAX

MLE

33h 35m

1 stop

11:10 pm - 10:10 pm

MLE

LAX

35h 00m

1 stop

$854Singapore Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

11:30 pm - 11:50 am

LAX

MLE

24h 20m

1 stop

11:10 pm - 7:10 pm

MLE

LAX

32h 00m

1 stop

$861Singapore Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

12:15 am - 9:50 pm

LAX

MLE

33h 35m

1 stop

11:10 pm - 12:50 pm

MLE

LAX

25h 40m

2 stops

$866Singapore Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 24

2:00 pm - 5:15 am

ORD

MLE

29h 15m

1 stop

9:10 am - 8:35 am

MLE

ORD

33h 25m

1 stop

$972Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

2:10 pm - 7:25 am

ORD

MLE

31h 15m

1 stop

9:10 am - 8:35 am

MLE

ORD

33h 25m

1 stop

$999Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1

9:05 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

MLE

26h 10m

2 stops

9:40 am - 4:55 pm

MLE

IAD

40h 15m

1 stop

$1,109Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

11:20 am - 4:35 pm

JFK

MLE

20h 15m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 9:20 am

MLE

JFK

26h 45m

2 stops

$1,153Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

12:15 pm - 3:30 pm

DFW

MLE

41h 15m

1 stop

4:30 pm - 9:40 am

MLE

DFW

51h 10m

2 stops

$1,217Emirates

Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sat 4/18

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$846

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

12:30 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops71h 25m

Male

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$848

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

12:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Male

Mon 8/24

11:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$854

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

11:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 20m

Male

Tue 4/21

11:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$861

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

12:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Male

Mon 8/24

11:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$866

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Male

Thu 4/30

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$972

ChicagoMalé

ORD - MLE

ORDMLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

2:10 pm-7:25 am

1 stop31h 15m

Male

Wed 4/1

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$999

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

9:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 10m

Male

Mon 3/23

9:40 am-4:55 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$1,109

New YorkMalé

JFK - MLE

JFKMLE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

11:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Male

Mon 4/20

3:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,153

DallasMalé

DFW - MLE

DFWMLE

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/6

12:15 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop41h 15m

Male

Sat 4/11

4:30 pm-9:40 am

2 stops51h 10m

$1,217

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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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Maldives. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Maldives on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$418
Best Round-Trip Price	$846
Fastest flight time	26h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $418 (Newark to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United States in the last 72 hours is $846 (Los Angeles to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United States takes 26h 40m (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson 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
$111 per person with AirAsia
$115 per person with IndiGo

What airlines fly to Maldives?

Of the 11 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 42% 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 February 2026, there are 39 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.