How long is the flight from Cape Town to Maldives?

Departing from Cape Town to Maldives will take you 15h 35m. There are 7139 km between Cape Town and Maldives. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Maldives?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Maldives, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Maldives?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Round-trip from	R19 117
One-way from	R8 070
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 813

Singapore Airlines
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4 total stops
69h 30m total
Cape Town to Maldives

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32h 35m total
Cape Town to Maldives

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Sat 20/128:15MLE - CPT

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R26 809

Thu 11/1210:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 20/1212:55MLE - CPT

2 stops47h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R28 323

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop22h 50mEmirates

Sun 21/1216:25MLE - CPT

2 stops22h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R28 977

Thu 11/1212:35CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 20/1220:45MLE - CPT

1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R29 046

Wed 10/1219:50CPT - MLE

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/129:10MLE - CPT

2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R29 665

Wed 10/1210:40CPT - MLE

2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sat 20/1212:55MLE - CPT

2 stops23h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R30 078

Wed 10/1219:50CPT - MLE

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/129:10MLE - CPT

2 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R30 440

Thu 11/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Sun 21/1223:00MLE - CPT

1 stop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R31 851

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Fri 19/1218:20MLE - CPT

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R32 074

Fri 12/1216:30CPT - MLE

3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 20/1219:50MLE - CPT

3 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R32 418

Wed 10/129:00CPT - MLE

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Sat 20/1219:50MLE - CPT

3 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R33 417

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Tue 12/510:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sat 16/523:25MLE - CPT

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/11R19 117

Tue 12/513:05CPT - MLE

1 stop15h 35mEmirates

Sat 16/516:30MLE - CPT

2 stops22h 05mEmirates

Deal found 18/11R20 184

Tue 12/510:40CPT - MLE

3 stops32h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 16/512:30MLE - CPT

2 stops49h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/11R28 444

Tue 28/410:40CPT - MLE

2 stops22h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sat 2/523:25MLE - CPT

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11R19 186

Tue 28/418:25CPT - MLE

1 stop18h 00mEmirates

Sat 2/523:00MLE - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEmirates

Deal found 20/11R20 253

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Sat 20/128:15MLE - CPT

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R26 809

Thu 11/1210:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 20/1212:55MLE - CPT

2 stops47h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R28 323

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop22h 50mEmirates

Sun 21/1216:25MLE - CPT

2 stops22h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R28 977

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Maldives
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Maldives. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 10/1219:50CPT - MLE

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/129:10MLE - CPT

2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R29 665

Wed 10/1210:40CPT - MLE

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Sun 21/1212:55MLE - CPT

2 stops23h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R30 078

Wed 10/1219:50CPT - MLE

1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/129:10MLE - CPT

2 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R30 440

Wed 10/129:00CPT - MLE

2 stops19h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 20/1219:50MLE - CPT

3 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R33 417

Thu 11/1210:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 20/1212:55MLE - CPT

2 stops47h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11R28 323

Thu 11/1212:35CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 20/1220:45MLE - CPT

1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R29 046

Thu 11/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Sun 21/1223:00MLE - CPT

1 stop15h 40mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R31 851

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 45mEmirates

Sat 20/1210:55MLE - CPT

1 stop32h 50mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R26 809

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop22h 50mEmirates

Sun 21/1216:25MLE - CPT

2 stops22h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R28 977

Fri 12/1213:40CPT - MLE

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Fri 19/1218:20MLE - CPT

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Deal found 19/11R32 074

Fri 12/1216:30CPT - MLE

3 stops43h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 20/1219:50MLE - CPT

3 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11R32 418

One-way flights from Cape Town to Maldives
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Maldives. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Wed 18/310:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11R8 070

Fri 3/418:25CPT - MLE

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11R8 724

Fri 3/416:40CPT - MLE

1 stop40h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/11R9 240

Fri 3/410:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11R9 412

Thu 15/19:00CPT - MLE

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R9 653

Thu 2/412:20CPT - MLE

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11R9 670

Sat 17/16:05CPT - MLE

3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R9 757

Fri 16/120:55CPT - MLE

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R9 946

Tue 13/15:45CPT - MLE

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11R10 049

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Tue 12/5

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13:05-7:40

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18:25-15:25

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R20 253

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

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Fri 12/12

13:40-9:25

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10:40-22:15

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Sat 20/12

12:55-9:25

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R28 323

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

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Tue 12/5

10:40-22:15

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Male

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R28 444

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

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Fri 12/12

13:40-15:30

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Sun 21/12

16:25-11:40

2 stops22h 15m

R28 977

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-22:15

2 stops32h 35m

R8 070

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

18:25-7:00

3 stops33h 35m

R8 724

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives (average of R11 168). Flying from Cape Town to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 936). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MV?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Maldives in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Maldives?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Maldives flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to the Maldives have to say. 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

3 422 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 422 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 422 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 407 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 664 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Maldives?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Maldives?
Departing from Cape Town to Maldives will take you 15h 35m. There are 7139 km between Cape Town and Maldives. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Maldives that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Maldives?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Maldives.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Maldives?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Maldives by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives (average of R11 168). Flying from Cape Town to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 936). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Emirates	CheapestR11 533	AverageR15 611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 440	AverageR15 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 294	AverageR18 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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