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$1,903+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

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— MLE
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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Flights to Maldives in 2025

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 August 2025.

Return from

$2,238

One-way from

$1,903

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,931
13/1-23/1
  • 13/1-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Auckland to Malé
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Auckland to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($436 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights to Maldives
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Maldives that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 August 2025.

Tue 13/107:35AKL - MLE
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/109:25MLE - AKL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$2,238
Tue 13/122:00AKL - MLE
1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 23/119:05MLE - AKL
1 stop37h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/8$2,559
Mon 12/101:40AKL - MLE
1 stop17h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 23/123:20MLE - AKL
1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/8$2,633
Mon 12/101:40AKL - MLE
2 stops26h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 23/120:55MLE - AKL
2 stops19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 21/8$2,724
Tue 13/121:05AKL - MLE
1 stop42h 30mEmirates
Fri 23/123:30MLE - AKL
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 21/8$2,874
Mon 12/101:40AKL - MLE
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 23/109:40MLE - AKL
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/8$3,121

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

07:35-08:15

2 stops32h 40m

Male

Fri 23/1

09:25-00:30

2 stops31h 05m

$2,238

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

22:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

Male

Fri 23/1

19:05-16:35

1 stop37h 30m

$2,559

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

01:40-11:00

1 stop17h 20m

Male

Fri 23/1

23:20-23:55

1 stop16h 35m

$2,633

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

01:40-19:45

2 stops26h 05m

Male

Fri 23/1

20:55-00:05

2 stops19h 10m

$2,724

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

21:05-07:35

1 stop42h 30m

Male

Fri 23/1

23:30-14:40

2 stops31h 10m

$2,874

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

01:40-07:50

2 stops38h 10m

Male

Fri 23/1

09:40-21:10

1 stop27h 30m

$3,121

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

20:35-11:45

3 stops47h 10m

$1,903

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

15:15-22:15

1 stop39h 00m

$3,159

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Deals found on 21/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Maldives takes 17 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Maldives?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Maldives. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Maldives should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Maldives are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,059
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $912
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $707
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $842

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Maldives are China Eastern, SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

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 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 21 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andMalaysia 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
3,317 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
161 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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 $157, while return flights cost around $371.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around $230, however they can be found for as little as $216.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 20 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 km away from Male).

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