Cheap flights from SFO to MLE (San Francisco Intl. to Velana Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to MLE starting at $549 One Way, $950 Round Trip

Prices starting at $950 for return flights and $549 for one-way flights to Velana Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Apr 21 - Wed, May 7
SFO
San Francisco
MLE
Malé
$950 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 21 from San Francisco to Malé, returning Wed, May 7, priced at $950 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24
SFO
San Francisco
MLE
Malé
$1,199 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,199
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from San Francisco to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,199 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
MLE
Malé
$1,242 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,242
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San Francisco to Malé, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $1,242 found 12 hours ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
SFO
San Francisco
MLE
Malé
$1,247 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,247
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Francisco to Malé, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $1,247 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
SFO
San Francisco
MLE
Malé
$1,257 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,257
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Francisco to Malé, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $1,257 found 1 hour ago

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Marukab Plaza
Marukab Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Ameer Ahmed Magu, Malé, Kaafu
The price is $190 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$190
includes taxes & fees
$153 per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Malé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Property was good for an overnight before our trip.. Staff were pleasant and polite. transportation provided to and from the airport. Good breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Marukab Plaza
The Grand View
The Grand View
3 out of 5
Dheyliyaa Hingun, Malé, Male
The price is $92 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$92
includes taxes & fees
$69 per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Malé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and ...
7.8/10 Good! (20 reviews)
Decent stop-over hotel
"We needed to spend a night in Male for an early flight and this hotel (difficult to find) was just 5 minutes to the airport ferry station which operates from 05:30am. The hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and gave us a basic packed breakfast due to our early departure. Male itself ..."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

The Grand View
JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Ameer Ahmed Magu, Malé, Kaafu Atoll
The price is $328 per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$328
includes taxes & fees
$262 per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (373 reviews)
"We reached Male late at night, so it made financial sense and was also a safer option to stay in Male for the night and continued our journey to the island resort in the next Morning. We chose Jen, which turned out to be an excellent choice. The hotel is like 15mins drive from the airport. They offer ..."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

JEN Maldives Male by Shangri-La
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Male

Hulhule Island Hotel
Hulhule Island Hotel
4 out of 5
Male International Airport, Hulhulé
The price is $618 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$618
includes taxes & fees
$512 per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
7.4/10 Good! (125 reviews)
"Everything was good!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Hulhule Island Hotel
Bandos Maldives
Bandos Maldives
5 out of 5
North Male Atoll, Bandos Island
The price is $712 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$712
includes taxes & fees
$623 per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Bandos Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay in Bandos couldn’t have been better. We stayed in a Superior Beach Villa, 1 minute walk from the beach. Room was very clean and serviced every morning whilst we were at breakfast. We went all inclusive and were very happy with what was included and what wasn’t. Food choices from the buffet ..."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Bandos Maldives
Oblu Xperience Ailafushi
Oblu Xperience Ailafushi
4 out of 5
North Malé Atoll, Ailafushi, Kaafu Atoll
The price is $483 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$483
includes taxes & fees
$396 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ailafushi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
"Oblu XPERIENCE Ailufasin was Awesomeness in the mix! Highly recommend! Water Villas!"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Oblu Xperience Ailafushi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Male Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hulhule Island Hotel
Hulhule Island Hotel
4 out of 5
Male International Airport, Hulhulé
The price is $618 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$618
includes taxes & fees
$512 per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
7.4/10 Good! (125 reviews)
"Everything was good!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Hulhule Island Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Male

Hulhule Island Hotel
Hulhule Island Hotel
4 out of 5
Male International Airport, Hulhulé
The price is $618 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$618
includes taxes & fees
$512 per night
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Maldives Islamic Centre and Victory ...
7.4/10 Good! (125 reviews)
"Everything was good!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Hulhule Island Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to MLE Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
MLE Address & GPS
Address:
Male ,
Maldives
IATA Code:
MLE
Longitude:
73.529108
Latitude:
4.19183
Time Zone:
Indian/Maldives

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.) now?
The Covid-19 Travel Advisor can help you with queries about current quarantine requirements and travel restrictions when flying from San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco Airport to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)?
While you can’t fly straight from SFO to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE), there are several airlines that operate on this route with just a single stopover. Why not check if the times and dates offered by Emirates or Qatar Airways complement your travel plans? If they don’t, there’s always Oman Air.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Malé International Airport?
It takes a while to fly from SFO to MLE — 20 hours and 28 minutes at least. But all that time stuck in the cabin doesn’t need to be difficult. Be prepared and come with the essentials like your toothbrush and a pillow.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Airport to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)?
Ordinarily, a flight from San Francisco Airport to Malé Intl. Airport lasts 20 hours and 28 minutes. If you’re planning to get some decent sleep, bring a good travel pillow, a soft eye mask and a set of noise-canceling earphones.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to Male Airport (MLE-Velana Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Malé International Airport?
Unfortunately, you won’t find any direct flights from Tenderloin to Mulaku Atoll. However, you will be able to book a flight with one or more stops. Look on the positive side — use the time to get the blood flowing again or grab a nice coffee!

Map To Nearby Hotels

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