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Book Cheap Maldives Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to the Maldives

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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06:45 - 08:15
AKL
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MLE
32h 30m
2 stops
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09:25 - 22:55
MLE
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AKL
30h 30m
2 stops
$1,848Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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09:50 - 08:15
AKL
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MLE
30h 25m
2 stops
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15:35 - 00:05
MLE
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AKL
24h 30m
2 stops
$1,869Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:25 - 22:15
AKL
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MLE
28h 50m
1 stop
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12:30 - 11:25
MLE
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AKL
15h 55m
1 stop
$1,878Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
01:40 - 22:20
AKL
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MLE
28h 40m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:00 - 12:15
MLE
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AKL
16h 15m
1 stop
$1,888Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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13:25 - 08:15
AKL
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MLE
26h 50m
2 stops
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:35 - 00:05
MLE
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AKL
24h 30m
2 stops
$2,023SriLankan Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
SriLankan Airlines Logo
13:25 - 08:15
AKL
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MLE
26h 50m
2 stops
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:35 - 00:05
MLE
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AKL
24h 30m
2 stops
$2,024SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 19:35
AKL
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MLE
53h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
19:40 - 16:35
MLE
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AKL
36h 55m
1 stop
$2,055China Eastern
Fri, 7 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 19:35
AKL
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MLE
53h 35m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
19:40 - 15:35
MLE
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AKL
36h 55m
1 stop
$2,059China Eastern
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
01:15 - 22:15
AKL
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MLE
29h 00m
1 stop
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12:55 - 13:25
MLE
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AKL
16h 30m
1 stop
$2,068Singapore Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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00:55 - 21:50
AKL
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MLE
28h 55m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:55 - 16:00
MLE
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AKL
19h 05m
2 stops
$2,106Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Maldives

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in the Maldives?

There are 18 airports in the Maldives. The busiest airport is Male Airport (MLE), with 70% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to the Maldives?

An average direct flight from New Zealand to the Maldives takes 24h 50m, covering a distance of 17965 km. The shortest route is Christchurch (CHC) to Malé (MLE) with an average flight time of 24h 10m.

What is the most popular destination in the Maldives?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Malé (100% of total searches to the Maldives).

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$917
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to the Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to the Maldives.

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to the Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to the Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to the Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AKL - SIN
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

My overall experience with Singapore Airlines is great. Will definitely fly Singapore airline again.

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

More Baggage limit Alternative of virtual check in at airport , prefer personal touch with “real person”check in counter for baggage drop

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

Prompt and efficient boarding. New MH-awards streaming worked first time on my personal device.

The flight is awful, food isn’t very tasty or good, entertainment sucks

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

The staff was absolutely phenomenal but the other elements of Sri Lankan Airlines need some serious adjustments. The day started off with terrible news that the flight was cancelled from Male and that the plane went to Malta. As an American, when such delays occur, the airlines find suitable ways to accommodate their customers such as putting them in an Airport hotel or lounge while waiting for the next flight. A 1.5 hour trip turned into 12 hours with no accommodations from the Airlines except a ticket to eat breakfast. For such a Billion dollar industry, a cheap breakfast is an insult toward the customer and something greater should have been done.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

I m not good serves poor serves I m m fake company kayak ok plzz my help my ticket cancel my tripe ok

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

I changed the flight, there was restriction from srilanka to india - airline is not allowing me to board with that ticket, i changed the ticket for my travel. Thanks!

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