R11 998+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Mon 8/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R18 586
Sun 28/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/119:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12R18 654
Tue 16/1218:50JNB - MLE
2 stops23h 30mEmirates
Tue 23/1216:25MLE - JNB
2 stops51h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/12R18 876
Mon 8/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1210:15MLE - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R19 678
Wed 31/1213:25JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Wed 7/19:05MLE - JNB
1 stop14h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/12R19 986
Wed 31/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/18:30MLE - JNB
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R20 941

Find flight deals to Maldives

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 December 2025.

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R15 941
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/1-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R237 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Tue 20/1

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R11 998

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Sat 24/1

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R12 578

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Thu 29/1

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 073

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:45-7:50

1 stop15h 05m

Male

Mon 26/1

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R13 329

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 26/1

12:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 893

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Sat 4/4

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R14 883

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

10:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Thu 7/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R15 275

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Wed 11/3

12:55-6:10

1 stop20h 15m

R15 326

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

14:30-14:50

2 stops21h 20m

Male

Tue 20/1

19:50-13:05

2 stops20h 15m

R15 480

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

10:05-21:35

2 stops32h 30m

Male

Sat 11/4

16:30-20:50

2 stops31h 20m

R15 941

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Best time to book a flight to Maldives

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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 15 hours 20 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Maldives. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 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

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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 (15 hours 20 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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