Travelling from San Diego to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Velana International Airport (MLE) taking off from here.
Malé is 12 hours ahead of San Diego. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from San Diego to MLE, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from San Diego to MLE even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an option when departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, 71.38% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can arrive at CLD from central San Diego in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to MLE flight:
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Velana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Velana International Airport (MLE)
ر.ق. 1,991 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 5,432. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Diego to MLE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your San Diego to Velana International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from San Diego to Velana International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Malé. August is when most people book flights from San Diego to Velana International Airport (MLE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your San Diego to MLE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Velana International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
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Explore more of the Maldives
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