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$778+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Tue 1/906:45
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:00
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,861
Thu 6/821:00
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops29h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 20/819:40
MLE
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/7$1,876
Thu 6/806:10
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/809:25
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,907
Sun 6/911:45
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/921:00
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,945
Tue 21/721:00
AKL
-
MLE
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 29/819:40
MLE
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/7$1,960
Mon 24/806:10
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/915:35
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,978

Find flight deals to Maldives

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2026, 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 23 July 2026.

Return from

$1,861

One-way from

$916

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,416
1/9-8/9
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Auckland to Malé
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Auckland to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($277 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

06:10-08:15

2 stops33h 05m

Male

Thu 20/8

09:25-22:40

2 stops30h 15m

$1,907

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

06:45-08:15

2 stops32h 30m

Male

Tue 22/9

21:00-00:10

2 stops20h 10m

$2,005

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

21:00-19:35

2 stops29h 35m

Male

Tue 8/9

19:40-15:35

1 stop36h 55m

$2,015

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

13:15-14:25

2 stops33h 10m

Male

Sun 6/12

09:25-16:00

2 stops22h 35m

$2,041

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

17:45-14:50

2 stops29h 05m

Male

Thu 29/10

09:40-00:30

2 stops30h 50m

$2,129

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/9

21:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

Male

Sun 13/9

20:35-15:35

2 stops60h 00m

$2,215

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

23:55-21:50

1 stop28h 55m

Male

Tue 22/9

13:05-16:55

2 stops20h 50m

$2,247
Fastest return journey

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

13:00-11:25

1 stop29h 25m

Male

Tue 22/9

12:30-11:25

1 stop15h 55m

$2,252
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/1

21:15-20:15

3 stops31h 00m

$912

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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 29 hours 5 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

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

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,873
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,579
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,307
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $1,547

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 23 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Jun 2024

DPS - SIN

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Jun 2024

DPS - SIN

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Jun 2024

DPS - SIN

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Jun 2024

DPS - SIN

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Greg,Jun 2024

DPS - SIN

Best airlines in the world, staff excellent, crew excellent and friendly and helpful.

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 $298, while return flights cost around $502.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 10 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Inn is the closest property to Male (0.0 km away from Male).

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