Award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)
Search flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)
Search live to see every flight, program and cabin price for your dates.
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for MLE→DXB. Lowest economy: 12,000 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $241.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 462,300 miles (GOL Smiles).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB) at a glance
- From
- Velana International, Maldives (MLE)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and GOL Smiles
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Austrian (OS), Bangkok Airways (PG), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 327 of 327 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 102,900 pts | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Bangkok Airways (PG), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $152.40 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $101.40 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY) | — | 13 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $121.40 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 5 | 5 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $101.40 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 26,700 pts + $128.80 | Nonstop | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $152.40 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 226 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 74,500 pts + $146.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 89,600 pts | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), Austrian (OS) +1 more | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 333,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 32 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $241.40 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY) | — | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $268.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 60,500 pts | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +3 more | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $465.40 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 291 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $261.40 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 65,000 pts + $420.40 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 462,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 731,700 pts | Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Qatar Airways (QR), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 203 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 462,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 162 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Emirates Skywards and Etihad Guest.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 12,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $152.40 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $152.40 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $241.40 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $261.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 61,400 pts + $269.00 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $18.50 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | GOL Smiles | 462,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 26,700 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 45,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 226 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 731,700 miles via GOL Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 21 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Smiles (13 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (13 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 462,300 · Smiles (22 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (11 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (14 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (15 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (9 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (28 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (20 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | 553,300 · Smiles (4 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (19 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (22 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (11 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (18 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (22 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (12 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (23 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Smiles (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 462,300 · Smiles (26 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (6 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | — | |
| 25,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | — | 85,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles.
Search, calendar and alerts from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on MLE→DXB for Emirates Skywards and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)How many miles or points you need from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)
- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 12,000 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 74,500 points + $146.10; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $241.40; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 462,300 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
Questions about award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)
What's the lowest Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 UTC for an Oct 27, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 327 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:20 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $241.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 21:09 UTC for a Dec 6, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 21:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 13 dates, business class 11 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 6 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 226 dates, business class 291 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 5 dates, business class 5 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 32 dates, business class 203 dates, first class 162 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 26,700 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 12,000 miles with Smiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 30,000 miles with AAdvantage (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.