How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Maldives?

Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Maldives in just under 16h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5922 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Maldives one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Maldives for a low price.

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 Johannesburg to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maldives are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Maldives as you normally would.

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

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

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R6 581+ Flights from Johannesburg to the Maldives

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One-way from	R6 581
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 211

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Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB

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Deal found 5/1R12 621

Mon 2/312:45JNB - MLE

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Deal found 5/1R12 785

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Mon 26/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R12 801

Mon 16/220:30JNB - MLE

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Mon 23/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1R12 818

Sun 12/49:50JNB - MLE

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1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/1R12 932

Mon 7/919:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 162

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1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1R13 195

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1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines

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Deal found 6/1R13 228

Sun 18/113:45JNB - MLE

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1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R13 343

Wed 1/420:55JNB - MLE

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Deal found 7/1R13 359

Sun 8/213:45JNB - MLE

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Deal found 6/1R13 376

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Deal found 7/1R13 441

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Mon 2/312:45JNB - MLE

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Deal found 5/1R12 785

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Deal found 6/1R13 638

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1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 23/323:30MLE - JNB

1 stop46h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 048

Sun 8/310:25JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 10mEmirates

Sun 15/316:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R14 360

Wed 1/420:55JNB - MLE

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

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Deal found 7/1R13 359

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Mon 9/316:25MLE - JNB

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Deal found 5/1R14 393

Fri 20/213:45JNB - MLE

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Fri 27/221:05MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R13 458

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Deal found 6/1R14 409

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Deal found 6/1R14 409

Mon 16/210:25JNB - MLE

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Mon 23/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R14 426

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Sun 18/113:45JNB - MLE

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Deal found 6/1R13 343

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Deal found 7/1R12 801

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Mon 26/116:25MLE - JNB

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Deal found 8/1R14 541

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 621

Sun 8/213:45JNB - MLE

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Sun 15/29:40MLE - JNB

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Deal found 6/1R13 376

Mon 16/220:30JNB - MLE

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Mon 23/29:40MLE - JNB

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Deal found 7/1R12 818

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Deal found 7/1R14 426

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Deal found 6/1R13 458

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1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Fri 27/216:25MLE - JNB

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Deal found 6/1R14 409

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Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R6 581

Mon 20/420:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R6 860

Thu 15/113:45JNB - MLE

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Deal found 7/1R6 876

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Deal found 7/1R6 975

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3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R7 156

Thu 15/118:50JNB - MLE

2 stops23h 30mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R8 403

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3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 684

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives (average of R10 668). Flying from Johannesburg to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 931). 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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3 463 reviews

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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.

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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

1 429 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

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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

3 702 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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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

7,3

Good

1 361 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Maldives?
Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Maldives in just under 16h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5922 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Maldives one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Maldives for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Maldives that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Maldives?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Maldives.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Maldives?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Maldives?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives (average of R10 668). Flying from Johannesburg to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 931). 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	CheapestR10 918	AverageR12 451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 950	AverageR12 944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 679	AverageR13 731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 384	AverageR13 779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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