What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Maldives . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 55 minutes).

Are there hotels close to Male?

Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0,0 km away from Male).

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Flights to Maldives in 2025

Return from	R12 920
One-way from	R7 952
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R13 031

Qatar Airways
11/6-18/6
2 total stops
48h 00m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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22h 00m total
Johannesburg to Maldives

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Wed 11/613:55JNB - MLE

1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 18/610:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R12 920

Fri 23/59:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/59:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4R14 032

Tue 17/619:55JNB - MLE

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/610:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R14 996

Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 8/1212:55MLE - JNB

1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4R15 422

Fri 10/1013:25JNB - MLE

2 stops29h 10mEmirates

Mon 13/109:15MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R19 760

Fri 22/816:50JNB - MLE

2 stops18h 35mRwandAir

Tue 2/919:45MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 35mRwandAir

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Wed 18/610:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R12 920

Fri 23/59:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/59:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4R14 032

Tue 17/619:55JNB - MLE

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/610:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R14 996

Wed 6/819:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 10/813:15MLE - JNB

1 stop32h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R15 978

Fri 10/1013:25JNB - MLE

2 stops29h 10mEmirates

Mon 13/109:15MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R19 760

Fri 22/816:50JNB - MLE

2 stops18h 35mRwandAir

Tue 2/919:45MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/4R29 454

Thu 22/520:25JNB - MLE

2 stops36h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 25/512:30MLE - JNB

3 stops27h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4R32 253

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1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

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1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops27h 35mMalaysia Airlines

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Fri 23/59:50JNB - MLE

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1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

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Wed 11/6

13:55-7:50

1 stop14h 55m

Male

Wed 18/6

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R12 920

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

9:50-5:10

1 stop16h 20m

Male

Tue 27/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R14 032

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

19:55-8:25

3 stops33h 30m

Male

Fri 20/6

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R14 996

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Sun 10/8

13:15-18:35

1 stop32h 20m

R15 978

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

13:25-21:35

2 stops29h 10m

Male

Mon 13/10

9:15-20:50

1 stop14h 35m

R19 760

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

16:50-14:25

2 stops18h 35m

Male

Tue 2/9

19:45-14:20

2 stops21h 35m

R29 454

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

20:25-11:25

2 stops36h 00m

Male

Sun 25/5

12:30-13:05

3 stops27h 35m

R32 253

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

23:15-13:10

2 stops34h 55m

Male

Sun 31/8

14:15-21:20

2 stops34h 05m

R88 863

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

12:10-13:10

2 stops22h 00m

R7 952

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

13:55-8:25

1 stop15h 30m

R9 324

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives takes 14 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Maldives?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Maldives should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maldives are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Emirates

From R575

Qatar Airways

From R626

Etihad Airways

From R709

Singapore Airlines

From R752

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maldives are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Maldives by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 334 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 203 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.
Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 55 minutes).
Are there hotels close to Male?
Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0,0 km away from Male).

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Rainfall in Maldives by month

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Temperature in Maldives by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Maldives by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

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