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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R8 041

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Dec 31 — Jan 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 December 2025.

Mon 1/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/129:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11R13 311
Sat 6/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 13/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11R16 596
Fri 26/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/129:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11R16 989
Fri 26/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11R17 023
Mon 1/1210:25JNB - MLE
2 stops31h 55mEmirates
Sun 7/1216:25MLE - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 30/11R17 297
Mon 1/1210:25JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Mon 8/1218:20MLE - JNB
1 stop14h 15mEmirates
Deal found 29/11R18 050
Sat 6/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1215:35MLE - JNB
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R18 170
Mon 22/1212:35CPT - MLE
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 2/119:50MLE - CPT
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/11R19 419
Fri 26/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/19:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/11R19 419
Sat 13/129:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 16/129:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/11R19 573
Mon 22/1214:25CPT - MLE
3 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/119:50MLE - CPT
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11R26 912

Cheap 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 1 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 301

One-way from

R8 041

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 980
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 400 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 070 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Maldives that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the Maldives that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Fri 15/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R12 301

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 26/1

12:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 961

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 30m

Male

Sat 30/5

23:25-9:25

2 stops37h 00m

R14 149

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

13:45-8:05

1 stop15h 20m

Male

Sat 17/1

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R14 765

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

10:25-21:20

2 stops31h 55m

Male

Sat 17/1

16:25-20:35

2 stops31h 10m

R15 364

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-11:40

2 stops22h 00m

Male

Mon 16/2

23:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

R15 740

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

19:00-14:50

1 stop16h 50m

Male

Mon 16/2

9:40-10:30

1 stop27h 50m

R15 826

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

18:35-14:50

3 stops41h 15m

Male

Mon 2/3

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R16 818

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-14:55

1 stop17h 25m

Male

Mon 16/2

16:25-11:40

2 stops22h 15m

R16 869

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Mon 29/12

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R16 989

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Deals found on 29/11

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R10 676). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 438). 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 ZA to MV?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 December 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Maldives, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Maldives?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Maldives. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 1 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 675 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 429 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

Related info for your journey

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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 15h 20m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 765. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Maldives one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R8 041. Turkish Airlines flights start at R8 743 while deals on Emirates start at R11 976 one-way.

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

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R10 676). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 438). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR11 009AverageR14 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 390AverageR15 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 186AverageR14 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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