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, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost R2 455, while return flights cost around R4 798.

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 0 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

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R13 790

Qatar Airways
5/9-19/9
2 total stops
48h 05m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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Fri 5/920:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 19/910:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R13 010

Thu 18/99:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 22/99:20MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R13 276

Wed 24/912:50JNB - MLE

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1022:25MLE - JNB

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6R13 329

Sat 26/713:25JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 35mEmirates

Sat 2/816:30MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/6R16 737

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Fri 5/920:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 19/910:05MLE - JNB

1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R13 010

Thu 18/99:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Mon 22/99:20MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R13 276

Wed 24/912:50JNB - MLE

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1022:25MLE - JNB

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6R13 329

Sat 26/713:25JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 35mEmirates

Sat 2/816:30MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/6R16 737

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Wed 9/720:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 16/722:25MLE - JNB

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/6R15 228

Wed 9/713:55JNB - MLE

1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 16/719:45MLE - JNB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/6R18 831

Sat 26/79:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways

Sat 2/89:20MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/6R13 276

Sat 26/713:25JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 35mEmirates

Sat 2/816:30MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/6R16 737

Sat 26/73:10JNB - MLE

2 stops26h 15mRwandAir

Tue 5/819:45MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/6R27 918

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JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

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Fri 5/9

20:25-14:25

1 stop15h 00m

Male

Fri 19/9

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R13 010

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Mon 22/9

9:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R13 276

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

12:50-7:00

2 stops39h 10m

Male

Wed 1/10

22:25-19:40

2 stops24h 15m

R13 329

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

13:25-15:00

1 stop22h 35m

Male

Sat 2/8

16:30-20:50

2 stops31h 20m

R16 737

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How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives takes 15 hours 0 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, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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

3 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 285 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 224 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?
Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost R2 455, while return flights cost around R4 798.
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 0 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

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

What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

Are there hotels close to Male?

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