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 $492 One Way, $955 Round Trip

Prices starting at $955 for return flights and $492 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.

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$955 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$955
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from New York to Malé, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $955 found 2 hours ago
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 14
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$981 Roundtrip, just found
$981
Roundtrip
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, May 3 from New York to Malé, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $981 just found
Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 15
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,021 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,021
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 30 from New York to Malé, returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $1,021 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,062 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$1,062
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $1,062 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,084 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,084
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from New York to Malé, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $1,084 found 14 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Summer Beach Maldives

Summer Beach Maldives

4.5 out of 5
Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, North Male Atoll
$180 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$244 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury guesthouse in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Great property and great location

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Summer Beach Maldives
Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu, Malé
$89 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$126 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (264 reviews)
The staff were very nice! They even had breakfast made for us earlier so we could eat before heading to the airport.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Unima Grand
Samann Grand

Samann Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu, Malé, Male
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (433 reviews)
Generally very good. Lovely staff.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Samann 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

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll
Stay at this 5-star 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! (447 reviews)
The facilities at the Hard Rock hotel were amazing, we stayed in the Gold Villa with a private pool, which lead to the ocean. Calm seas. The choices and quality of the restaurants was very good. We particularly loved the beach club in the Marina, which had a swim up bar and poolside restaurant.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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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
$471 nightly
The price is $631 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$631 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (406 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 16, 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
$385 nightly
The price is $520 total per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$520 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (555 reviews)
Amazing staff and resort would definitely recommend this for anyone.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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
$248 nightly
The price is $344 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$344 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
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
$248 nightly
The price is $344 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$344 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory Wreck ...
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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

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