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 $401 One Way, $875 Round Trip

Prices starting at $875 for return flights and $401 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.

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$875 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$875
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $875 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$982 Roundtrip, just found
$982
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from New York to Malé, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $982 just found
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,005 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,005
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 25 from New York to Malé, returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $1,005 found 6 days ago
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 28
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,026 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,026
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from New York to Malé, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $1,026 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,063 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,063
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from New York to Malé, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $1,063 found 6 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$76 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$110 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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! (273 reviews)
Room was nice & comfortable, staff were polite and helpful. Great place to stay (& price) for stop over in Male.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Unima Grand
Samann Grand

Samann Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé Male
$108 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$152 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
Staff really helpful, pickup from airport seamless and organised via our Island host. Hotel very clean, nice restaurant and good viewing from top floor. Good restaurants within 5 mins walk, fish market only 15 mins walk. Call to prayer at 4:45 am only last a few minutes and they provide earplugs ...

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Samann Grand
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (197 reviews)
The entire hotel was immaculately clean. The staff went above and beyond with their service.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 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
$684 nightly
The price is $904 total per night from Dec 27 to Dec 28
$904 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
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
$578 nightly
The price is $769 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$769 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (418 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives - Adults Only

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives - Adults Only

4 out of 5
North Male Atoll Giravaru
$371 nightly
The price is $501 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$501 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Giravaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
Had a lovely 5 night stay, on resort activities were on the expensive side: 90min jet ski ride was $600 and a couples massage was $450 usd. Recommend getting the all inclusive package for food and drinks. Buffet was very good.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives - Adults Only
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
$180 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$256 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (139 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
$180 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$256 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (139 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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