Cheap flights from New Zealand to Malé from $986

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MLE
28 Dec — 4 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 November 2025.

Sat 29/1101:40AKL - MLE
1 stop17h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 7/1223:20MLE - AKL
1 stop28h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/11$2,543
Sun 30/1120:35AKL - MLE
2 stops26h 55mEmirates
Sun 7/1218:20MLE - AKL
1 stop32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 26/11$3,235
Sat 29/1101:15AKL - MLE
1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 7/1212:55MLE - AKL
2 stops27h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/11$3,763

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Malé

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Malé flight deals. Data was last updated 28 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,646

One-way from

$986

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,931
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 14/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Malé
23/2
  • 23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($493 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Malé that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Malé

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

06:00-22:20

2 stops48h 20m

Male

Wed 18/3

12:00-23:55

1 stop27h 55m

$1,793

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

22:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

Male

Tue 17/3

00:55-16:35

2 stops31h 40m

$1,928

ChristchurchMalé

CHC - MLE

CHCMLE

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

16:05-22:15

2 stops38h 10m

Male

Sun 15/3

23:30-10:40

1 stop27h 10m

$2,188

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

01:15-22:15

1 stop29h 00m

Male

Wed 18/3

12:55-13:25

1 stop16h 30m

$2,326

ChristchurchMalé

CHC - MLE

CHCMLE

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

06:05-09:40

3 stops59h 35m

Male

Sun 15/3

11:40-23:55

3 stops52h 15m

$3,113

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

08:05-15:00

3 stops62h 55m

$986

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

06:15-22:15

2 stops24h 00m

$987

AucklandMalé

AKL - MLE

AKLMLE

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

13:45-11:00

1 stop29h 15m

$1,061

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/11

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Malé

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Malé

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malé (average of $1,269). Flying from New Zealand to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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 MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from New Zealand to Malé by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Malé 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 Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 28 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andMalaysia Airlines from New Zealand to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from New Zealand?

    Male (MLE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to Malé. It is only a 2.8 km journey from Male (MLE) to Malé’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Malé?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Malé can take about 27h 50m. SriLankan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,928. There are 11278 km between New Zealand and Malé. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Malé that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Malé.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Malé 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 Malé?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malé (average of $1,269). Flying from New Zealand to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,236Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,472Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,597Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,824Average$2,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,285Average$2,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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