Statistics on New York City-Maldives (Male) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to the Maldives (Male) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to the Maldives (Male) from New York City airport is $ 1248 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1036 (in march) and $ 1640 (in august), which is a saving of $ 213 or a surplus of $ 392 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $918 to $972 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Maldives (Male) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Maldives (Male) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Maldives (Male) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1036, saving $ 213 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1248). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1640).
Flight New York City-Maldives (Male): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 938 | $ 1172 | good price |
| February | $ 963 | $ 1125 | good price |
| March | $ 915 | $ 1036 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 988 | $ 1129 | good price |
| May | $ 986 | $ 1118 | good price |
| June | $ 1252 | $ 1409 | fair price |
| July | $ 1405 | $ 1554 | high price |
| August | $ 1336 | $ 1640 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 957 | $ 1088 | good price |
| October | $ 930 | $ 1109 | good price |
| November | $ 921 | $ 1071 | good price |
| December | $ 1177 | $ 1524 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to the Maldives (Male)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Maldives (Male) range from $702 to $1835. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1781 to $1835). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $918 to $972 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Maldives flight
There are 18 companies that serve New York City from Maldives (Male) airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, norse atlantic airways, Swiss, Emirates, Saudia, Austrian Airlines, United, jetBlue, Air France, IndiGo, Air India, norse atlantic airways (uk), SriLankan Airlines, British Airways and French bee.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the New York City->Maldives route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Maldives (Male) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Maldives (Male) to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $54. Conversely, departing from Maldives (Male) on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices New York City-Maldives (Male)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Male | 22-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Male | 05-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Male | 06-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Male | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 977 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Male | 04-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 860 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Male | 14-01 to 21-01-2026 | $ 925 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Male | 19-01 to 25-01-2026 | $ 927 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Male | 06-02 to 10-02-2026 | $ 905 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Male | 12-02 to 22-02-2026 | $ 969 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| New York City → Male | 03-03 to 10-03-2026 | $ 861 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Maldives (Male) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Maldives flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to the Maldives (Male), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1110 $, which is a saving of 138 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (145 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to the Maldives (Male) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 943 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1135), 2 to 3 months ($ 1107), 3 to 4 months ($ 1134), 6 to 7 months ($ 1029), 7 to 8 months ($ 1058), 9 to 10 months ($ 1050) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1019 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1028), 3 to 4 months ($ 1033), 4 to 5 months ($ 1036), 5 to 6 months ($ 1120), 7 to 8 months ($ 1109), 9 to 10 months ($ 1063) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1025), 2 to 3 months ($ 960), 4 to 5 months ($ 964), 5 to 6 months ($ 1023), 8 to 9 months ($ 957), 9 to 10 months ($ 983), 10 to 11 months ($ 961) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1028 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1084), 3 to 4 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034), 5 to 6 months ($ 1072), 6 to 7 months ($ 1047), 9 to 10 months ($ 1032) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1023 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1099), 3 to 4 months ($ 1089), 5 to 6 months ($ 1029), 6 to 7 months ($ 1080) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1352 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1353), 8 to 9 months ($ 1408), 9 to 10 months ($ 1378) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1386 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 2 to 3 months ($ 1519), 3 to 4 months ($ 1548), 8 to 9 months ($ 1488), 10 to 11 months ($ 1492) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1524), 2 to 3 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1439), 4 to 5 months ($ 1388), 5 to 6 months ($ 1410), 6 to 7 months ($ 1431), 7 to 8 months ($ 1342), 9 to 10 months ($ 1330) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1005 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1044), 3 to 4 months ($ 1013), 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 7 to 8 months ($ 1072), 8 to 9 months ($ 1050), 9 to 10 months ($ 1017) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1007 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1045), 3 to 4 months ($ 1068), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034), 5 to 6 months ($ 1037), 6 to 7 months ($ 1100), 7 to 8 months ($ 1087), 8 to 9 months ($ 1050), 9 to 10 months ($ 1038) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 963 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1017), 4 to 5 months ($ 1059), 5 to 6 months ($ 999), 6 to 7 months ($ 987), 8 to 9 months ($ 1004) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1227 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1505), 1 to 2 months ($ 1475), 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 5 to 6 months ($ 1523), 6 to 7 months ($ 1360), 7 to 8 months ($ 1266), 9 to 10 months ($ 1381), 10 to 11 months ($ 1413) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Maldives are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $9 more.
New York City to the Maldives (Male): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1254 $974 to $2596 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1124 $972 to $1316 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1271 $1123 to $1646 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1303 $1153 to $1420 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1273 $1104 to $1358 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1112 $1042 to $1199 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1073 $999 to $1154 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1055 $856 to $1281 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1695 $1123 to $2207 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1192 $925 to $1578 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1001 $905 to $1064 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1020 $861 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, october, november, february and march are cheaper to travel to the Maldives (Male). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!