Delhi to Maldives at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to Maldives in the last two weeks is ₹16,430 (one-way) for Thu 4 Feb, about 6% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, February is the cheapest and October the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 4h 20m on Air India.
Maldives has its best weather from January to April.
Nonstop: Air IndiaCommon stops: Colombo, Mumbai, CochinCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, SriLankan, Air India
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Maldives's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹21,659 one-way · Sat 17 Oct | 28° / 26°wet, 218 mm | Off-season | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹16,955 one-way · Mon 30 Nov | 28° / 26°very wet, 270 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | Check live above | 28° / 26°wet, 224 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹17,183 one-way · Wed 13 Jan | 28° / 26°rainy spells, 124 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹16,430 one-way · Thu 4 Feb | 28° / 27°mostly dry, 45 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹16,955 one-way · Sat 20 Mar | 29° / 27°some rain, 89 mm | Peak | RamadanEid al-FitrHoli |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 29° / 27°rainy spells, 122 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 27°very wet, 271 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 27°rainy spells, 92 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 27°wet, 161 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 27°wet, 164 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 27°wet, 187 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Maldives, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 15–19 May · expectedEid al-AdhaExpected 16 or 17 May: several days of public holidays; hotels and flights are busier.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Maldives?
Of the months our scanner has priced, February 2027 is the cheapest: ₹16,430 (one-way) for Thu 4 Feb. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Maldives?
Nonstop flights take about 4h 20m. Airlines flying nonstop include Air India.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Maldives?
Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, SriLankan and Air India.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best weather in Maldives is from January to April. Dry season: sunny, calm seas and the clearest water for snorkelling and diving. Also the most expensive; Christmas to New Year rates peak. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to March. The quietest months are May to October.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to Maldives flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Southeast Asia routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 9% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.