Flying from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll board your flight from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport (MLE). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to MLE, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to MLE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and MLE include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to MLE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MLE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, ج.م. 20,035 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 41,454. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to MLE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Los Angeles to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport (MLE). Visit Malé in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Los Angeles to MLE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Velana International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives are must-visits when exploring Malé.
Explore more of the Maldives
Funadhoo is just one of the many places in the Maldives waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Malé. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Around 177 kilometres south of Malé, Kudahuvadhoo is another favourite stop in the Maldives. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
