$388+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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Flights to Maldives in 2025

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Return from

$962

One-way from

$388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,152
23/10-1/11
  • 23/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Sydney to Malé
10/10
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Sydney to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($365 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 September 2025.

Thu 23/1022:15SYD - MLE
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1110:40MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$962
Sat 15/1114:20SYD - MLE
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1110:40MLE - SYD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$971
Fri 14/1110:45SYD - MLE
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1210:40MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$972
Tue 25/1114:20SYD - MLE
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:15MLE - SYD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$992
Mon 8/920:45SYD - MLE
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/910:45MLE - SYD
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,014
Wed 15/1013:50SYD - MLE
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1012:45MLE - SYD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,021

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

10:25-22:20

1 stop17h 55m

Male

Sat 14/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

12:10-22:20

1 stop16h 10m

Male

Thu 12/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Thu 12/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Sun 15/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Mon 16/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Sat 14/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

12:10-22:20

1 stop16h 10m

Male

Wed 11/3

23:20-20:35

1 stop15h 15m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Tue 17/3

12:00-10:20

1 stop16h 20m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Fri 13/3

23:20-20:35

1 stop15h 15m

$965

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

22:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Sun 15/3

23:20-20:35

1 stop15h 15m

$965

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Maldives takes 24 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Maldives are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated 2 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andMalaysia Airlines to the Maldives. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

What is good to know if travelling to Maldives?

  • Just 200 or so islands are inhabited by the Maldivians, about 100 of them are tourist resorts, and the other hundred are uninhabited. Careful planning has ensured that the islands’ retain their Edenic character.
  • Lots of resorts, hotels and restaurants will add a service charge of about 10 per cent and tipsfor exceptional service are welcome too. 
  • Felidhoo, South Male, North Male and Ari are the most-visited islands. They are not far from the airport on Male from where most of the “liveaboard” diving boats depart. 
  • Dress appropriately and conservatively, especially when visiting inhabited islands and Male. Women should cover their shoulders and thighs; men can get away with shorts. Alcohol should not be brought into the Maldives. If you do have it in your luggage, it’ll be impounded at the airport until your departure. There are different rules on the resort islands. Bars are well stocked with every type of beverage. 
  • The Fish Market is west of Independence Square in Male. It’s not the place for the squeamish as  freshly caught fish are butchered there, but it offers a glimpse into the life of typical Maldivian fishermen and there’s a cafe upstairs that serves the catch of the day. 
  • The National Art Gallery is a relatively new addition to Male. It houses collections by noted Maldivian artists such as Afzal Shafiu Hassan and Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost $147, while return flights cost around $373.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0.0 km away from Male).

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