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 $449 One Way, $981 Round Trip

Prices starting at $981 for return flights and $449 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, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 20
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$981 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$981
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Apr 11 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 20, priced at $981 found 12 hours ago
Sun, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 20
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$986 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$986
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Sun, Apr 11 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 20, priced at $986 found 12 hours ago
Wed, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 9
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,195 Roundtrip, just found
$1,195
Roundtrip
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 1 from New York to Malé, returning Thu, Sep 9, priced at $1,195 just found
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,202 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,202
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 25 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $1,202 found 5 days ago
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,284 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,284
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $1,284 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$86 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$122 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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! (353 reviews)
"The property itself is clean, the air con and WiFi works. The bathroom is hot and smelly. I had trouble sorting out my airport transfer as I was arriving by boat which had arrived into port the previous evening and no one wanted to confirm, in spite of me sending 4 messages, my collection time. It's ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Unima Grand
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
$193 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$272 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
Marukab Plaza

Marukab Plaza

3.5 out of 5
Ameer Ahmed Magu Malé Kaafu
$113 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$158 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Malé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
"Very clean property and breakfast was amazingly good! It might not have the best view, but it’s a solid property with courteous staff and extra large room!!"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Marukab Plaza
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
$193 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$272 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
Hulhule Island Hotel- Private Beach Access & Airport Pick-up and Drop
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 21st Dec 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 21st Dec 2026

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll Emboodhoo Lagoon Kaafu Atoll
$250 nightly
The price is $346 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$346 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Emboodhoo Lagoon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (558 reviews)
"Everything was great. Was a little disappointed with the view we had an over the water villa and had a view of the city. Everything else was great"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 21st Dec 2026
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
$480 nightly
The price is $642 total per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
$642 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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! (573 reviews)
"👌💪🍾🍸 nice,good, perfect."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers
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
$193 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$272 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
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
$193 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$272 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
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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