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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R6 357

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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 30 January 2026.

Wed 4/29:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/29:35
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 005
Mon 16/213:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/39:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 037
Wed 11/212:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/29:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 068
Wed 11/213:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/29:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 288
Fri 24/420:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/511:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 399
Mon 14/910:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/923:10
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 509
Sat 14/320:30
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/39:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 902
Fri 16/1019:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 22/1023:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 933
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/49:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/1R13 107
Wed 22/414:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/521:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R13 154
Wed 12/810:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/813:05
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/1R13 217
Sun 12/49:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/419:30
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/1R13 264

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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 037

One-way from

R6 357

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 650
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 909 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 900 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

12:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Sun 15/2

9:40-15:35

1 stop32h 55m

R12 068

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

13:45-7:50

1 stop15h 05m

Male

Sat 14/2

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R12 288

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Sun 3/5

11:05-16:10

1 stop32h 05m

R12 399

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

20:30-14:50

1 stop15h 20m

Male

Sat 21/3

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R12 902

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:45-16:35

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Sun 3/5

21:05-16:10

1 stop22h 05m

R13 154

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:50-7:35

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Thu 23/4

19:30-8:20

1 stop15h 50m

R13 264

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Thu 23/4

19:30-8:20

1 stop15h 50m

R13 280

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:35-8:25

1 stop16h 50m

Male

Fri 3/4

20:45-17:20

1 stop23h 35m

R13 327

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Fri 24/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 437

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Fri 24/4

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 437

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Maldives

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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 243). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 454). 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.

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 30 January 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
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
1 440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
3 490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
1 375 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

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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 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 068. 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R10 243). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 454). 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 AirwaysCheapestR10 498AverageR14 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 531AverageR14 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 201AverageR13 110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 893AverageR13 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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