How long is the flight from New Zealand to Maldives?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from New Zealand to Maldives in about 29h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11278 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

When flying from New Zealand to Maldives, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Maldives?

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Round-trip from	$1,679
One-way from	$942
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,984

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4 total stops
52h 20m total
New Zealand to Maldives

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43h 15m total
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Sat 24/10

17:15-14:50

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00:00-07:00

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06:15-09:50

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$1,023

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01:05-22:15

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00:00-07:00

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12:00-22:15

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00:00-07:00

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12:00-22:15

1 stop18h 15m

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00:00-07:00

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13:50-10:55

1 stop29h 05m

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00:00-07:00

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Wed 18/11

17:45-14:50

2 stops29h 05m

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21:05-00:25

2 stops43h 20m

$1,977

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17:45-14:50

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2 stops43h 40m

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives (average of $1,984). Flying from New Zealand to Maldives in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,023). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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

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8.2

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10.0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

319 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

88 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Maldives?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates fly from New Zealand to Maldives in about 29h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11278 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Maldives (average of $1,984). Flying from New Zealand to Maldives in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,023). 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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Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,640	Average$2,331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,785	Average$2,127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,945	Average$2,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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