Cheap flights from LAX to MLE (Los Angeles Intl. to Velana Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to MLE starting at $424 One Way, $887 Round Trip

Prices starting at $887 for return flights and $424 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 5 - Tue, Apr 14
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$887 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$887
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $887 found 5 days ago
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,000 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,000
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 22 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $1,000 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,125 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$1,125
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $1,125 found 21 hours ago
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,380 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,380
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,380 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,400 Roundtrip, just found
$1,400
Roundtrip
just found
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Fri, Oct 2, priced at $1,400 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 Feb 18 to Feb 19
$126 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
Wonderful stay. Super friendly staff and super clean room

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Unima Grand
Samann Grand

Samann Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé Male
$144 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$198 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (452 reviews)
Staffs were awesome helping us from the time we are landed to the hotel and transfer to sea plane great jobs👍👍👍

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Samann Grand
H78 Veli

H78 Veli

3 out of 5
Lot no. 11078 Hulhumale Magu
$101 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$142 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hulhumalé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paradise Island Beach and Hulhumalé Central Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Clean, modern room with friendly, helpful staff and a nice breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

H78 Veli
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

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$240 nightly
The price is $334 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$334 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (141 reviews)
Exceptional service from Mary at reception who ensured that our experience was as we had anticipated Nice quiet pool and room , enjoyed the jacuzzi and balcony Pizza around pool was lovely and all staff very polite

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Furanafushi Island Furanafushi Island
$496 nightly
The price is $660 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$660 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (599 reviews)
Probably the nicest hotel i’ve ever stayed at and i’ve been nice places!!. It is private, the views are unreal (though it’s closest to main island so you can see it from a very very far distance from one side). the water is CLEAR and the villas are amazing. the staff couldn’t be nicer and more accommodating. ...

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll Emboodhoo Lagoon Kaafu Atoll
$779 nightly
The price is $1,022 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$1,022 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (470 reviews)
High standards of customer service, cleanliness, food is very varied and of high quality in all restaurants. Dine around was a great to use the half board in 11 restaurants. Good entertainment available, with live bands and DJ's Lagoon sharks and rays could be seen daily from the bridge.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
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
$240 nightly
The price is $334 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$334 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (141 reviews)
Exceptional service from Mary at reception who ensured that our experience was as we had anticipated Nice quiet pool and room , enjoyed the jacuzzi and balcony Pizza around pool was lovely and all staff very polite

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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
$240 nightly
The price is $334 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$334 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (141 reviews)
Exceptional service from Mary at reception who ensured that our experience was as we had anticipated Nice quiet pool and room , enjoyed the jacuzzi and balcony Pizza around pool was lovely and all staff very polite

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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.

LAX to MLE Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
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 LAX to Malé Intl. Airport?
Traveling from LAX to Malé International Airport means you'll have to swap planes. But hey — it's not all bad. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines offer flights with only one simple stopover.
What is the shortest flight from LAX to Malé International Airport?
It takes a while to fly between Los Angeles and Malé — in fact, 21 hours and 17 minutes at least. But your time in the air doesn't need to be a strain. Be prepared and step on the plane with the essentials like your toothbrush and a travel pillow.
How many hours flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Malé International Airport?
From the time you take off from LAX to the minute the plane hits the tarmac in Malé International Airport, you'll have been flying for around 21 hours and 21 minutes. Get through this long-haul flight by bringing necessities like a neck pillow, earplugs and a sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to Malé International Airport?
Pick up a souvenir, tuck into some takeaway, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be dull! If you're planning to head from Los Angeles to Malé, you can't fly direct. Be prepared for at least one stopover somewhere.

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