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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R8 671

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Jul 26 — Aug 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Maldives

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 June 2026.

Thu 1/109:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/1021:25
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/6R13 064
Tue 20/1020:55
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 28/1020:45
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R13 097
Sat 22/89:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/921:25
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/6R13 493
Thu 29/109:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/119:35
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/6R13 725
Fri 31/713:15
CPT
-
MLE
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 13/821:05
MLE
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/6R14 154
Wed 23/913:15
CPT
-
MLE
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/1019:40
MLE
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/6R14 253
Sat 22/89:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/89:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/6R14 286
Thu 10/1220:20
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/1220:45
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/6R14 451
Tue 10/1112:35
CPT
-
MLE
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1121:05
MLE
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6R14 567
Tue 20/1013:30
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop23h 00m
Emirates
Wed 28/1016:25
MLE
-
JNB
2 stops21h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 25/6R14 616
Tue 10/1110:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/1112:55
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops23h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/6R16 020
Wed 14/1010:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 18/1013:05
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/6R16 351

Find flight deals from South Africa to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated 26 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 064

One-way from

R8 671

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 145
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/10-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 361 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 534 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Mon 2/11

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R13 725
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

14:05-8:25

1 stop15h 20m

Male

Fri 7/8

21:05-9:10

1 stop15h 05m

R14 649

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Wed 25/11

23:00-10:25

1 stop14h 25m

R15 261

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

10:40-21:50

2 stops32h 10m

Male

Sun 18/10

13:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R16 351

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

13:15-8:25

1 stop16h 10m

Male

Sat 15/8

21:05-17:30

1 stop23h 25m

R17 127

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

20:20-14:50

1 stop15h 30m

Male

Mon 2/11

15:35-15:35

2 stops27h 00m

R17 143

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

10:05-15:00

1 stop25h 55m

Male

Tue 21/7

13:15-5:30

1 stop19h 15m

R18 035

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Wed 2/9

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R18 399

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

18:55-14:50

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Mon 2/11

20:55-17:25

2 stops23h 30m

R18 894

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

12:35-14:50

1 stop23h 15m

Male

Thu 24/12

20:55-17:25

2 stops23h 30m

R19 901

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Maldives

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Maldives from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to the Maldives

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R7 036). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 817). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Maldives?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Maldives, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 26 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Maldives. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Maldives can take about 16h 10m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 154. The distance from South Africa to Maldives is about 7139 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Maldives?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Maldives.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Maldives?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Maldives?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R7 036). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 817). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Maldives

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 155AverageR14 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 736AverageR13 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 987AverageR14 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 506AverageR16 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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