How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?

A quick flight from South Africa to Maldives can take about 16h 15m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 637. The distance from South Africa to Maldives is about 5922 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MV?

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

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.

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

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Round-trip from	R13 045
One-way from	R6 647
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 487

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48h 15m total
South Africa to Maldives

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R14 123). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 040). 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 85 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

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.

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8,2

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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Sanku,Jul 2026

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Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?
A quick flight from South Africa to Maldives can take about 16h 15m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 637. The distance from South Africa to Maldives is about 5922 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R14 123). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 040). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 599	AverageR13 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 730	AverageR14 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 918	AverageR14 494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 276	AverageR17 023	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Maldives, you should look to book at least 85 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

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