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 $508 One Way, $812 Round Trip

Prices starting at $812 for return flights and $508 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.

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 3
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$812 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$812
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from New York to Malé, returning Sun, May 3, priced at $812 found 3 hours ago
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$981 Roundtrip, just found
$981
Roundtrip
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $981 just found
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 31
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,071 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,071
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 17 from New York to Malé, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $1,071 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 23
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,087 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,087
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from New York to Malé, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $1,087 found 5 days ago
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,097 Roundtrip, just found
$1,097
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $1,097 just found

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$89 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$126 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
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! (278 reviews)
Closed to airport and good location staff service very good

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Unima Grand
UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Roundtrip Airport Pick up and drop off

UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Roundtrip Airport Pick up and drop off

3 out of 5
Hithigas Magu Malé Malé
$91 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$130 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Artificial Beach and National Football Stadium ...
7/10 Good! (20 reviews)
A lovely, stylish, very clean room, very courteous and helpful staff, great location and value, and the free pickup and drop off (anywhere) is a very convenient bonus!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

UMET Seaview Hotel with Free Roundtrip Airport Pick up and drop off
Marukab Plaza

Marukab Plaza

3.5 out of 5
Ameer Ahmed Magu Malé Kaafu
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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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

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll Emboodhoo Lagoon Kaafu Atoll
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Emboodhoo Lagoon. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)
Maldives is truly one of the most unique and breathtaking destinations in the world and cannot be compared to any other beach destination. I have traveled to Antalya in Turkey, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, the Canary Islands, and the Bahamas, and Maldives is by far ...

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

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Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$89 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$126 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
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! (278 reviews)
Closed to airport and good location staff service very good

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Unima Grand
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
$545 nightly
The price is $726 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$726 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
Excellent with everything! Very friendly staff, always helpful, always providing help and solution. Great for families with kids. It addresses both adults and kids. Looking forward to going again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$188 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$267 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
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 Victory Wreck Dive Site and Hulhumale ...
7.6/10 Good! (140 reviews)
Convenient located, but way to overpriced. We booked the basic room and it was dirty, especially the batroom. Small hard beds, thin pillows. Food was great, drinks overpriced. Do yourself a favor and stay in town, take a taxi back. room and ut wasn

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Hulhule Island Hotel
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

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$188 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$267 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
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 Victory Wreck Dive Site and Hulhumale ...
7.6/10 Good! (140 reviews)
Convenient located, but way to overpriced. We booked the basic room and it was dirty, especially the batroom. Small hard beds, thin pillows. Food was great, drinks overpriced. Do yourself a favor and stay in town, take a taxi back. room and ut wasn

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Hulhule Island Hotel
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.

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