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

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Cheap Flights from LAX to MLE starting at $423 One Way, $787 Round Trip

Prices starting at $787 for return flights and $423 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, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$787 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$787
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $787 found 3 days ago
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$904 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$904
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 22 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Sat, Nov 28, priced at $904 found 2 days ago
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,125 Roundtrip, just found
$1,125
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $1,125 just found
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,345 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,345
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 8 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $1,345 found 4 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13
LAX
Los Angeles
MLE
Malé
$1,411 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,411
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Los Angeles to Malé, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $1,411 found 3 days ago

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 6 to Feb 7
$126 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
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! (279 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
$94 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$134 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (21 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! (209 reviews)
Staff was very accommodating

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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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

Hulhule Island Hotel

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$235 nightly
The price is $327 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$327 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll Emboodhoo Lagoon Kaafu Atoll
$469 nightly
The price is $628 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$628 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (467 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

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 Feb 6 to Feb 7
$126 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
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! (279 reviews)
Closed to airport and good location staff service very good

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Unima 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.

Male Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hulhule Island Hotel

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$235 nightly
The price is $327 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$327 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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
$235 nightly
The price is $327 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$327 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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.

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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