How long is the flight from New Zealand to Maldives?

Airlines like Malaysia Airlines fly from New Zealand to Maldives in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 11278 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches 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. Find deals

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).

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Round-trip from	$1,684
One-way from	$757
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,991

Malaysia Airlines
15/3-18/3
2 total stops
32h 50m total
New Zealand to Maldives

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27/2
3 total stops
51h 25m total
New Zealand to Maldives

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($468 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Fri 5/1212:45AKL - MLE

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1210:55MLE - AKL

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,880

Mon 1/1213:25AKL - MLE

2 stops26h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 8/1220:55MLE - AKL

2 stops19h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,005

Mon 1/1206:00AKL - MLE

3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1210:55MLE - AKL

3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,033

Fri 5/1211:40AKL - MLE

3 stops44h 15mChina Eastern

Sat 13/1200:55MLE - AKL

2 stops31h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/10$2,254

Mon 1/1213:45AKL - MLE

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 8/1212:00MLE - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,363

Sat 29/1101:40AKL - MLE

1 stop17h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 7/1212:00MLE - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,584

Best flights from New Zealand to Maldives
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Maldives that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Sun 15/313:45AKL - MLE

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 18/312:00MLE - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,684

Sun 15/320:35AKL - MLE

2 stops49h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 18/315:35MLE - AKL

2 stops24h 30mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,782

Sat 7/220:45AKL - MLE

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/221:15MLE - AKL

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,799

Sun 15/322:00AKL - MLE

1 stop27h 50mChina Eastern

Tue 17/300:55MLE - AKL

3 stops55h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/10$1,951

Fri 5/1212:45AKL - MLE

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1210:55MLE - AKL

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,880

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Maldives. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 29/1101:40AKL - MLE

1 stop17h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 7/1212:00MLE - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,584

Sun 30/1107:00AKL - MLE

2 stops23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 7/1223:30MLE - AKL

1 stop31h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,982

Sun 30/1120:35AKL - MLE

2 stops26h 50mEmirates

Sun 7/1223:30MLE - AKL

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 15/10$3,172

Sun 30/1101:15AKL - MLE

1 stop18h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 8/1212:55MLE - AKL

1 stop18h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$3,391

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AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

13:45-22:20

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Wed 18/3

12:00-12:15

1 stop16h 15m

$1,684

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

20:35-14:25

2 stops49h 50m

Male

Wed 18/3

15:35-00:05

2 stops24h 30m

$1,782

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

20:45-20:15

2 stops31h 30m

Male

Sat 14/2

21:15-14:10

3 stops32h 55m

$1,799

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/12

12:45-14:35

3 stops33h 50m

Male

Sun 14/12

10:55-06:30

3 stops35h 35m

$1,880

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

22:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

Male

Tue 17/3

00:55-16:35

3 stops55h 40m

$1,951

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

19:10-14:35

3 stops51h 25m

$757

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives (average of $1,275). Flying from New Zealand to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,012). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to MV?

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to Maldives at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Maldives?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Maldives flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to the Maldives, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

172 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,375 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Maldives?
Airlines like Malaysia Airlines fly from New Zealand to Maldives in about 16h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 11278 km.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Maldives that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Maldives?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Maldives.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Maldives?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Maldives by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives (average of $1,275). Flying from New Zealand to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,012). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Maldives

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,225	Average$1,645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,469	Average$1,581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,588	Average$2,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,866	Average$2,407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,279	Average$2,713	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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