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Best Maldives Flight Deals from Detroit

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Malé
Malé2 stops$1,212

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Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$754
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • Can I fly direct from Detroit to the Maldives?

    Given the considerable distance and the unique location, there are no direct flights along this route. Most flights will require two stops, one in a U.S. hub, like New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL), or Dallas (DFW), and then another at a major international hub like Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), or Abu Dhabi (AUH).

  • Which airport in the Maldives should I fly into?

    The Maldives features two main international airports: Velana International Airport (MLE) on Male, and Gan International Airport (GAN) in Addu City. MLE offers proximity to many resorts, while GAN provides access to the southern atolls. Male is the best choice (MLE) when flying in from Detroit. It will give you the most direct and affordable flight options. From here you can connect to wherever your final destination is.

  • Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?

    Yes, you will need a visa for your trip. However, tourist visas for the Maldives are granted upon arrival to all nationalities without pre-approval. You will need a passport with at least 1-month validity, a confirmed travel itinerary, prepaid hotel booking, proof of finances, and an Electronic Traveler Declaration submitted via IMUGA 96 hours before the flight.

  • Do I have to pay extra for baggage on my flight to the Maldives?

    Your free baggage allowance will depend on the airline you fly with, and the ticket type you choose. In general, the economy fares will have fewer bags included. For example, the Economy Value on Etihad Airways only includes a cabin bag, any checked bags will be charged extra. To have a checked bag included in the ticket, upgrade to Economy Choice Plus.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit to Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Detroit to Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Detroit to Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Detroit is April.
  • Morning departure is around 47% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Your journey will begin at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located about 20 miles from downtown. There are two major terminals with different drop-off points, so it’s good to know your departure terminal ahead of time.
  • Certain Turkish Airlines flights on this route may entail an extended layover in Istanbul (IST). For connections exceeding six hours, seize the opportunity for a complimentary city tour they provide. Upon arrival, consult the tour desk for details.
  • With a travel time of over 25 hours, upgrading to Business or First Class can make your journey a lot more comfortable. Etihad Airways gives their passengers the ability to bid on an upgrade to the next class. You can name your price and, if accepted, enjoy luxuries like a fully flat bed and on-demand dining during the flight.
  • The Maldives boasts world-renowned waves across its 1,192 islands, offering endless opportunities for surfers. If you plan to bring your board, Qatar Airways will include it as checked baggage as long as it is less than 6 feet in length. Just ensure that any fins or attachments are removed before packing.
  • On Etihad flights, you’ll enjoy complimentary meals and snacks. If you have any other allergies or dietary requirements, you can request a special meal ahead of time. To request a special meal, order it 24 hours ahead. All onboard meals are Halal, with a vegetarian option automatically provided on flights exceeding three hours. No special request is necessary.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to the Maldives

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3614 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.3Food
8.0Crew
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2024DFW - DOH
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Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

Same as before being upgraded to business class made it perfect

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

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Recent round-trip flight deals

3/10Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
31h 25mDTW-MLE
3/12Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
31h 26mMLE-DTW
$1,212
3/8Sat
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40h 29mDTW-MLE
3/16Sun
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35h 03mMLE-DTW
$1,215
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29h 48mDTW-MLE
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$1,312
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35h 23mMLE-DTW
$1,460
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22h 40mDTW-MLE
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28h 41mMLE-DTW
$1,617
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30h 15mDTW-MLE
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29h 50mMLE-DTW
$1,843
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46h 40mDTW-MLE
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47h 04mMLE-DTW
$1,936
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30h 35mDTW-MLE
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36h 42mMLE-DTW
$4,430
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43h 09mMLE-DTW
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