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 430. 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.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 526. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 324 while deals on Emirates start at R8 203 one-way.

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?

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Round-trip from	R12 875
One-way from	R9 251
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 767

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50h 40m total
South Africa to Maldives

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34h 55m total
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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 R12 987). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 729). 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 88 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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1 585 reviews

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

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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2,0

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Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

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

Emirates

8,1

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8,2

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1 585 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 737 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 585 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

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

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 506 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 585 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

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

Related info for your journey

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 430. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Maldives one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 526. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 324 while deals on Emirates start at R8 203 one-way.
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 R12 987). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 729). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

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