$1,130+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Wed 20/506:10
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:00
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,799
Tue 24/306:45
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/321:00
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,823
Tue 1/906:00
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/909:25
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,831
Wed 20/513:00
AKL
-
MLE
1 stop29h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 25/512:30
MLE
-
AKL
1 stop15h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,970
Wed 7/1020:35
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops43h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 14/1015:35
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops48h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,047
Mon 24/818:20
AKL
-
MLE
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/909:25
MLE
-
AKL
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,051

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 March 2026.

Return from

$1,799

One-way from

$1,130

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,939
20/5-25/5
  • 20/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Auckland to Malé
10/4
  • 10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Auckland to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

06:00-19:50

2 stops44h 50m

Male

Tue 22/9

09:25-12:15

2 stops19h 50m

$1,848

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

13:00-11:25

1 stop29h 25m

Male

Mon 25/5

12:30-11:25

1 stop15h 55m

$1,970

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

18:20-08:15

2 stops44h 55m

Male

Tue 8/9

09:25-15:05

2 stops22h 40m

$2,051
Fastest return journey

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

00:25-11:25

1 stop18h 00m

Male

Tue 22/9

12:30-11:25

1 stop15h 55m

$2,123

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

14:10-21:50

1 stop38h 40m

Male

Tue 22/9

13:05-16:55

2 stops20h 50m

$2,128

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

14:10-21:50

1 stop38h 40m

Male

Tue 8/9

23:10-12:20

1 stop30h 10m

$2,128
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/4

16:15-20:30

3 stops35h 15m

$1,258

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/3

Sorted by cheapest first

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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 25 hours 30 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 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 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 $297, while return flights cost around $501.

  • 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 (22 hours 40 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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