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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R7 805

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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 24 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 24/1R12 237
Mon 26/19:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/19:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R12 381
Mon 22/612:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/621:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1R12 510
Wed 29/49:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/59:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R12 671
Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/323:30
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 895
Wed 7/1010:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 14/1023:10
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 976
Wed 22/420:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/511:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1R13 313
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/49:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 361
Thu 4/614:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/621:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 393
Wed 12/810:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/813:05
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 473
Mon 10/819:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 21/823:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 586
Thu 14/510:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 24/513:05
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 634

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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 237

One-way from

R7 805

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 895
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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25/2
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 844 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 081 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 January 2026.
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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

12:40-14:30

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Sat 27/6

21:05-15:20

1 stop21h 15m

R12 510

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

9:50-7:35

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Tue 5/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R12 671

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Tue 17/3

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R12 895

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-16:35

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Sun 3/5

21:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R13 313

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-13:45

1 stop24h 55m

Male

Thu 30/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 361

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

14:45-9:35

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Sun 7/6

21:05-16:10

1 stop22h 05m

R13 393

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

14:45-9:35

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Sun 17/5

11:05-8:50

1 stop24h 45m

R13 650

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

13:00-16:35

1 stop24h 35m

Male

Sat 6/6

11:05-11:30

1 stop27h 25m

R14 132

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

10:40-11:40

2 stops22h 00m

Male

Mon 16/3

23:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

R14 196

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

19:10-15:00

1 stop16h 50m

Male

Sun 3/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R14 357

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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 454). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 691). 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 24 January 2026.
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
3 487 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
1 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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.

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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 18h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 671. 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.

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  • 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 454). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 691). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 715AverageR14 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 718AverageR14 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 427AverageR13 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 118AverageR13 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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