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, Emirates 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 (16 hours 5 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 December 2025.

Mon 29/1216:50JNB - MLE

2 stops36h 35mRwandAir

Thu 8/119:50MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 25/12R22 668

Tue 30/121:35JNB - MLE

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/115:35MLE - JNB

3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R23 117

Mon 29/1220:20JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 8/121:05MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/12R23 301

Wed 31/1213:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 7/119:50MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/12R24 217

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - MLE

1 stop34h 15mLufthansa

Thu 8/111:05MLE - JNB

2 stops49h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 25/12R24 950

Mon 29/128:20JNB - MLE

3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/115:35MLE - JNB

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12R28 081

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Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/19:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/12R12 775

Wed 21/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 26/120:45MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/12R12 958

Tue 21/419:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 28/423:10MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/12R13 358

Thu 5/210:25JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 10mEmirates

Thu 12/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops27h 10mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R14 573

Fri 24/420:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 1/510:20MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/12R13 707

Sat 16/59:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 30/59:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/12R13 957

Mon 19/119:55JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/123:30MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R14 673

Sat 25/419:10JNB - MLE

1 stop17h 20mEmirates

Sat 2/516:30MLE - JNB

2 stops20h 45mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R14 840

Thu 23/411:55JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 30/410:20MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/12R13 890

Fri 1/522:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 15mEmirates

Fri 15/516:30MLE - JNB

2 stops20h 45mEmirates

Deal found 24/12R14 906

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Mon 19/119:55JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/123:30MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R14 673

Mon 19/118:50JNB - MLE

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Mon 26/116:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R16 772

Wed 21/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 26/120:45MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/12R12 958

Wed 21/113:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Mon 26/116:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R14 856

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/19:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/12R12 775

Mon 26/113:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Thu 29/18:15MLE - JNB

2 stops24h 20mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R16 455

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Return from	R12 525
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 306

Etihad Airways
4/2-12/2
2 total stops
44h 50m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Thu 29/1

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R12 775

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:45-8:25

1 stop15h 40m

Male

Mon 26/1

20:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R12 958

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Tue 28/4

23:10-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R13 358

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Fri 1/5

10:20-17:15

1 stop33h 55m

R13 707

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

11:55-16:35

1 stop25h 40m

Male

Thu 30/4

10:20-17:15

1 stop33h 55m

R13 890

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Sat 30/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 957

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

10:25-7:35

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Thu 12/2

16:25-16:35

2 stops27h 10m

R14 573

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 26/1

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R14 673

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

19:10-15:30

1 stop17h 20m

Male

Sat 2/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R14 840

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Fri 15/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R14 906

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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 16 hours 5 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.

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to the Maldives. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 421 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 692 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 337 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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, Emirates 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 (16 hours 5 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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FAQs about flying to Maldives

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