Cheap flights from JFK to MLE (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Velana Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to MLE starting at $604 One Way, $980 Round Trip

Prices starting at $980 for return flights and $604 for one-way flights to Velana Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$980 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$980
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Sep 20 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $980 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,139 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,139
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air India flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from New York to Malé, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $1,139 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,191 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,191
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $1,191 found 10 hours ago
Sun, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 9
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,239 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,239
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 28 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Mar 9, priced at $1,239 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,364 Roundtrip, just found
$1,364
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from New York to Malé, returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $1,364 just found

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$214 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$299 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"Nice property staff were good but had to ask for all the extras we got free with our booking"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
H78 Iru

H78 Iru

3 out of 5
Lot no. 11085 Hulhumale Hulhumale
$79 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$114 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hulhumalé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Paradise Island Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"Very welcoming and helpful staff, good location, clean room, super easy transfer to and from the airport. Perfect for my one night stay before heading back home."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

H78 Iru
Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$86 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$122 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and were proactive in making sure we got to where we needed to be on time. A great little hotel to take a pit stop"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Unima Grand
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Male

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$214 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$299 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"Nice property staff were good but had to ask for all the extras we got free with our booking"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers

4 out of 5
North Malé Atoll Ailafushi Kaafu Atoll
$376 nightly
The price is $508 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$508 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ailafushi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews)
"Absolutely OUTSTANDING property and staff!! We couldn't be more happier with our stay and we highly recommend it, so much so that we are already planning our return trip."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers
H78 Iru

H78 Iru

3 out of 5
Lot no. 11085 Hulhumale Hulhumale
$79 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$114 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hulhumalé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Paradise Island Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
"Very welcoming and helpful staff, good location, clean room, super easy transfer to and from the airport. Perfect for my one night stay before heading back home."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

H78 Iru
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Male Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$214 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$299 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"Nice property staff were good but had to ask for all the extras we got free with our booking"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Male

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$214 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$299 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"Nice property staff were good but had to ask for all the extras we got free with our booking"

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to MLE Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
MLE Address & GPS
Address:
Male ,
Maldives
IATA Code:
MLE
Longitude:
73.529108
Latitude:
4.19183
Time Zone:
Indian/Maldives

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK Airport to Malé Intl. Airport?
With no direct flights operating on the route from JFK Airport to Malé Intl. Airport, your best bet is to choose a carrier that offers only one stopover. Rack up those air miles with Emirates, British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Malé International Airport?
The journey from New York to Malé is a long-haul flight. Indeed, the fastest flight time possible from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to MLE is 17 hours and 54 minutes. Try to catch a few hours of sleep throughout the journey to arrive feeling reinvigorated and avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from JFK to MLE?
In most cases, the flight from JFK to MLE lasts 17 hours and 58 minutes. If you hope to get some decent shut-eye, bring essentials like a neck pillow, an eye mask and a pair of noise-canceling earphones.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Malé International Airport?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you need to get from JFK to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE). For now, there aren't any airlines that advertise nonstop flights on this route.

Map To Nearby Hotels

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