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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Malé from $429

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MLE
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 August 2026.

Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 16/910:45 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 5/8$933
Tue 8/900:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 16/910:45 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 6/8$935
Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 23/910:45 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 6/8$959
Thu 22/1022:45 -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 28/1010:55 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 5/8$960
Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 9/910:45 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 3/8$963
Mon 5/1008:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 12/1012:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 4/8$1,027
Sun 6/907:45 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 13/912:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 3/8$1,045
Tue 25/800:30 -
1 stop14h 20m
Thu 10/920:30 -
1 stop36h 40m
Deal found 6/8$1,074
Tue 17/1101:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 1/321:15 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 4/8$1,109
Mon 9/1100:35 -
1 stop27h 40m
Tue 17/1112:55 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 6/8$1,115
Fri 9/1014:00 -
3 stops30h 25m
Mon 19/1009:25 -
3 stops29h 55m
Deal found 6/8$1,143

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$933

One-way from

$429

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,366
1/9-16/9
  • 1/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Malé
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Malé
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

00:30-09:50

1 stop14h 20m

Male

Wed 16/9

10:45-20:30

1 stop28h 45m

$935
Fastest return journey

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

01:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Male

Mon 1/3

21:15-23:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,109

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

06:15-20:15

1 stop20h 00m

Male

Tue 15/12

21:15-23:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,285

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Sun 29/11

17:30-19:45

1 stop32h 15m

Male

Sun 6/12

09:25-10:15

2 stops18h 50m

$1,373

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

15:55-08:15

2 stops45h 20m

Male

Mon 12/10

21:00-09:50

2 stops30h 50m

$1,382

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

11:00-19:35

3 stops61h 35m

Male

Sun 27/9

19:40-12:40

1 stop36h 00m

$1,460

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

07:00-22:15

1 stop21h 15m

Male

Wed 28/10

23:30-21:25

1 stop15h 55m

$1,586

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

19:55-11:00

2 stops21h 05m

Male

Wed 28/10

12:00-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

$1,618

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

12:00-19:35

2 stops36h 35m

Male

Fri 25/9

20:35-09:00

2 stops55h 25m

$1,694
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneMalé

MEL Melbourne - MLE Male

MELMLE

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

00:30-09:50

1 stop14h 20m

$429

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Malé

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Malé

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Malé?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Malé (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Malé?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Malé flights typically cost between $1,210 and $1,531 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $933 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–16 Sept).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Malé delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 60 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Malé flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Malé flights?

Over the past year, Maldivian have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Malé?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Malé, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 7 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qatar Airways, andChina Eastern from Melbourne to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
231 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Malé. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from Melbourne?

    Located just 2.8 km from the city centre, Male is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Malé from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Male (MLE) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Malé?

    China Eastern can get you from Melbourne to Malé in just under 61h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Melbourne and Malé are separated by a distance of 8665 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Malé round-trip?

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines ($728), Qatar Airways ($863), and Singapore Airlines ($954) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Malé. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Malé for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Malé?

    Most of the time, Melbourne to Malé flights that have stopovers will stop in Kuala Lumpur.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower more than anywhere else. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower are located about 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 46.0 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those landing in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Malé flights?

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Malé stopover in Kuala Lumpur least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Malé that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Malé?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Malé (average of $1,013). Flying from Melbourne to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$1,315Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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