Award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for MLE→DCA. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $133.23 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 164,727 points + $332.14 (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 95,000 miles + $350.00 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 495,000 miles + $288.01 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA) at a glance
- From
- Velana International, Maldives (MLE)
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., United States (DCA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 23 of 23 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington National (DCA)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $133.23 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | — | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $124.19 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 63,000 pts + $262.33 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 79,876 pts + $253.64 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +4 more | 1 | 16 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 81,000 pts + $350.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 15 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 135,000 pts + $165.82 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 6 | 10 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $177.13 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 98,600 pts + $460.43 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 100,010 pts + $196.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +3 more | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 345,000 pts + $165.82 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 95,000 pts + $350.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 5 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $332.14 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | 1 | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $263.83 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +2 more | 1 | 19 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $288.01 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $133.59 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $177.13 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 98,600 pts + $460.43 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 345,000 pts + $165.82 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $358.23Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $332.14 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Best months to fly from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 95,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 104,451 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 196,597 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 400,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 100,010 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 95,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates)Mixed cabin | 495,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 117,660 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 95,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 117,660 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | — |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)How many miles or points you need from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $133.23; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $177.13; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 164,727 points + $332.14, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 95,000 miles + $350.00 with Etihad Guest; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 495,000 miles + $288.01; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)
What's the lowest Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $133.23 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 15:26 UTC for an Oct 24, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 15:18 UTC). In business class, 164,727 points + $332.14 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 20:22 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 22:43 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 95,000 miles + $350.00 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 23 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 16 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 17 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 10 dates, premium economy 3 dates, first class 2 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 15 dates, business class 15 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates, premium economy 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 19 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 19 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from the Maldives (MLE) to Washington National (DCA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Washington National (DCA)?
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 Apr 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 164,727 points with Aeroplan (8 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Apr 2027 departures from 95,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.