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 $540 One Way, $927 Round Trip

Prices starting at $927 for return flights and $540 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, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$927 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$927
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from New York to Malé, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $927 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$956 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$956
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from New York to Malé, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $956 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 13
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,070 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,070
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from New York to Malé, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $1,070 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Nov 5
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,131 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,131
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from New York to Malé, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $1,131 found 4 days ago
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
JFK
New York
MLE
Malé
$1,137 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,137
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 16 from New York to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,137 found 2 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
$131 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$180 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes 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! (224 reviews)
Safety Concerns
"The stay was average. The shower tiles are extremely slippery — I slipped, fell on my back, and hit my head. Definitely not suitable for elderly people"

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Summer Beach Maldives
Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu, Malé
$97 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$137 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total includes 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! (251 reviews)
"A one night stop over before flying home, excellent hotel and excellent staff. Just what was needed, very very good"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
"Small room size despite being an ocean view. However, staff were very friendly. This hotel does not look like the pics. Pics are with fish eye wide angle lens. The restaurant has very good food though and the staff go all the way to make what you need, even vegetarian food out of the menu."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 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

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives

4 out of 5
North Male Atoll, Giravaru
$238 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$330 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total includes 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! (527 reviews)
"Great service good food attentive staff"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll, Emboodhoo Lagoon, Kaafu Atoll
$315 nightly
The price is $429 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$429 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Food options plentiful everything about the resort is awesome we did not bring kids but noticed how kid friendly the place is"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Furanafushi Island, Furanafushi Island
$386 nightly
The price is $519 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$519 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Furanafushi Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
"Amazing for a quiet vacation"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
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
$194 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$274 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
7.6/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"The airport shuttle made it way to get to and from the hotel. Very convenient with access to a beach and a pool!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 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
$194 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$274 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
7.6/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"The airport shuttle made it way to get to and from the hotel. Very convenient with access to a beach and a pool!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 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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