Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Malé?

Flights from Auckland to Malé usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Male (MLE).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Malé?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Malé: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Malé pass through?

One-stop flights from Auckland to Malé most commonly connect through: • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 57% of one-stop connections • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 39% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 3% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Malé?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Auckland to Malé. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,001 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,500, a difference of $499. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Auckland to Malé?

A direct flight from Auckland to Malé takes 00m, covering 18,152 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Malé?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Auckland to Malé changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,716 to $5,179. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Auckland to Malé looking right now?

One-way fares from Auckland to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,391, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Malé?

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 45m, compared to 18h 33m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 26h 23m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Auckland and Malé?

Malé is 8 hours behind Auckland (Maldives Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Malé flight?

Return flights from Auckland to Malé range from $1,939 to $2,493, with an average of $2,123 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,939 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Malé?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Malé. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Malé?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Malé at $1,884 return. •December ($2,775) and January ($2,611) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Auckland to Malé?

SriLankan Airlines ($1,719) and China Eastern ($1,841) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Auckland to Malé according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Malé?

Singapore Changi (SIN) is the most popular stopover for the Auckland to Malé route. 57% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SIN.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Malé?

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,980. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Auckland to Malé, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Auckland to Malé stopovers at 9h 58m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

07:30 - 08:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

32h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 05:30MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 05m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,716Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

06:10 - 08:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

34h 05m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 05:30MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,716Multiple Airlines

Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

13:25 - 08:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

26h 50m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:35 - 00:05MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,719SriLankan Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

13:25 - 08:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

26h 50m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 00:05MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 10m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,778SriLankan Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

22:00 - 21:30AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

31h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

19:05 - 16:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,841China Eastern

Wed, 10 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

15:15 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

39h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 - 13:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,015Singapore Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

01:15 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

29h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 - 15:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,022Singapore Airlines

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01:15 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

29h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 - 13:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,031Singapore Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

13:55 - 22:40AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

16h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:40 - 00:01MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 21m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,276Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar

13:55 - 10:55AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

29h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

12:00 - 12:30MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,450Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:45 - 14:50AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

29h 05m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

09:40 - 00:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

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Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:00 - 17:50AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 16:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 05m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,937China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:00 - 17:50AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 16:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 05m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$2,001China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:00 - 21:30AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

55h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

22:30 - 16:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 05m3 stops Kunming Changshui Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,017China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:00 - 21:30AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

55h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

22:30 - 16:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 05m3 stops Kunming Changshui Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,061China Eastern

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:45 - 07:50AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

46h 05m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

10:45 - 20:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 50m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Melbourne

$2,191Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:05 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

37h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 - 13:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,260Singapore Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:05 - 22:15AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

37h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 - 13:25MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

16h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,260Singapore Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:25 - 20:30AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

30h 05m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

10:45 - 20:35MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 50m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Melbourne

$2,517Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:00 - 17:50AKL Auckland Intl-MLE Male

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:45 - 16:05MLE Male-AKL Auckland Intl

45h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,549Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Malé?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Malé. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Malé? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Auckland to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Malé at $1,884 return.
•December ($2,775) and January ($2,611) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Malé?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Malé:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from Auckland to Malé?
A direct flight from Auckland to Malé takes 00m, covering 18,152 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Malé?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Malé flight?
Return flights from Auckland to Malé range from $1,939 to $2,493, with an average of $2,123 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,939 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Auckland to Malé changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,716 to $5,179. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Auckland to Malé looking right now?
One-way fares from Auckland to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,391, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Malé?
Flights from Auckland to Malé usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Male (MLE).
Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Malé pass through?
One-stop flights from Auckland to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Malé?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Auckland to Malé. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,001 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,500, a difference of $499.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Malé?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 45m, compared to 18h 33m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 26h 23m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Malé?
Malé is 8 hours behind Auckland (Maldives Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $2,001, about $499 less than Saturday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Malé trip for May. Fares historically average $1,884 return in that month –- typically $891 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Male Airport.

• H78 Maldives
• Rivethi Beach Hotel

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