Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to MLE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and MLE:
Singapore Changi Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Rs138,151 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs301,775. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SFO to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Malé. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Malé in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MLE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
