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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $1,216 and $1,526 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,024 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 18m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $1,216 and $1,526 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,024 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,427.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Malé on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 02m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Maldivian have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

How often are flights from Melbourne to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 60 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

For as low as $1,087, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Malé from Melbourne Airport in 19h 30m. There are 8665 km between Melbourne Airport and Malé. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Malé is Malaysia Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $697 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at $849 and $939 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Malé for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Malé (average of $980). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

Question 14

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

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, 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).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Malé.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Airport to Malé flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur most often.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Airport to Malé flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Kuala Lumpur.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The majority of Kuala Lumpur visitors spend their time at Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower. 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 on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur in need of a car hire can book one at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $46.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MLE?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé as you normally would.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé from Melbourne. On average, Male has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 5 airlines. Male is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Malé’s city centre.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Malé?

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Malé?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Malé from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Malé?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Malé for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Malé with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Malé from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Malé become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Malé from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$1,024
One-way from	$457
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,346

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$697	Average$1,196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$849	Average$1,670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$939	Average$1,261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,033	Average$1,405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,294	Average$1,508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé from $457

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

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $1,216 and $1,526 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,024 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Malé delayed?

About 10% 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 10% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,427.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 18m.

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Melbourne Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $1,216 and $1,526 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,024 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–2 Dec).