How long is the flight from Cape Town to Maldives?

Departing from Cape Town to Maldives will take you 17h 40m. 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Maldives?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 40 days in advance, which can save you up to 33% on flights from Cape Town to Maldives compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 40 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R11 568. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R16 622.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Maldives from Cape Town. Prices for February average R15 927 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 238. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in July

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?

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R8 684+ Flights from Cape Town to the Maldives

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Round-trip from	R15 840
One-way from	R8 684
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 379

Qatar Airways
6/11-21/11
2 total stops
41h 50m total
Cape Town to Maldives

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Singapore Airlines
14/1
2 total stops
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 13 September 2025.

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - MLE

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Fri 21/1119:25MLE - CPT

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Deal found 12/9R15 840

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Deal found 12/9R17 334

Thu 6/1110:40CPT - MLE

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 21/1123:30MLE - CPT

2 stops60h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 403

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2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R17 490

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Deal found 12/9R18 029

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Thu 6/1113:40CPT - MLE

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Deal found 12/9R17 334

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Wed 14/110:40CPT - MLE

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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 R606). Flying from Cape Town to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R927). 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

8,1

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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

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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

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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.

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 17h 40m. 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 R606). Flying from Cape Town to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R927). 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 180	AverageR13 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 244	AverageR15 405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 419	AverageR19 259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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