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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,382. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Malé.$979 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Thu, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Velana International on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.
Malé.$1,018 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 18, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Oct 18, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Velana International on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,018, select.
Malé.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 16, returning Tue, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.
Malé.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 26, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.
Malé.$1,322 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,322, select.
Malé.$1,323 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,323, select.
Malé.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 19, returning Mon, Apr 26.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Apr 19, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Mon, Apr 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.
Malé.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Tue, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.
Malé.$1,336 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,336, select.
Malé.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 22, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.
Malé.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 22, returning Thu, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Jun 22, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Thu, Jul 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.
Malé.$1,395 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 31, returning Wed, Apr 7.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Mar 31, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Wed, Apr 7, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,395, select.
Malé.$1,413 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 30, returning Fri, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 30, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departing from Velana International on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,413, select.
Malé.$1,414 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 16, returning Tue, Mar 23.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Mar 16, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Velana International on Tue, Mar 23, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,414, select.
Malé.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 3, returning Sat, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Jul 3, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Velana International on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.
Malé.$1,418 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 9, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 9, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departing from Velana International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,418, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Velana International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Velana International flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $1,703
Jun
from $1,382
Jul
from $1,416
Aug
from $1,418
Sep
from $979
Oct
from $1,018
Nov
from $1,322
Dec
from $1,323
Jan
from $1,329
Feb
from $1,493
Mar
from $1,414
Apr
from $1,329

Los Angeles to Velana International: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Velana International is $979. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Velana International. But we found flights with one stop from $979.
There are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Velana International, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Velana International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Velana International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Velana International is Sichuan Airlines.

Traveling from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé.

  • Leave enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MLE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Peak months like December or vacation periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to MLE that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LAX and MLE include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • You can get to VNY from central Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometers or so.

  • Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to MLE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

  • Central Malé is around 2 kilometers from Male Velana International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.

  • It typically takes 20 minutes when traveling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport is $438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $979. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to MLE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to MLE couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). February is the most popular month to visit Malé. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in October.

  • The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Los Angeles to MLE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Malé

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Malé right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Male Velana International Airport:

  • There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Malé when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Diving followed by Whale Submarine Maldives and Malé Beach.

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