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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R5 880

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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 5 March 2026.

Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/39:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R12 471
Mon 23/313:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 31/321:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R12 652
Tue 3/312:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/321:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R12 669
Wed 15/49:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/419:30
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop15h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R12 686
Fri 20/39:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/49:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R12 719
Wed 15/414:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/411:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R12 752
Tue 17/312:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/39:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R12 768
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/511:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R12 983
Mon 8/620:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/610:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R13 032
Mon 16/312:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/39:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R13 132
Mon 20/710:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 27/723:10
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R14 288
Wed 14/1010:40
CPT
-
MLE
2 stops32h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 18/1023:10
MLE
-
CPT
2 stops37h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R14 387

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 652

One-way from

R5 880

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 975
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 544 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 029 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 5 March 2026.
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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Thu 30/4

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R12 669

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Mon 15/6

10:05-4:00

1 stop20h 55m

R13 032

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Fri 17/4

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R15 543

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:45-16:35

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Thu 30/4

21:00-16:10

2 stops22h 10m

R16 138

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

10:40-21:50

2 stops32h 10m

Male

Wed 19/8

23:10-9:25

2 stops37h 15m

R16 385

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:45-9:35

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Wed 22/4

11:05-18:10

3 stops34h 05m

R16 518

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

6:55-16:35

3 stops30h 40m

Male

Wed 27/5

11:05-8:50

1 stop24h 45m

R16 584

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

10:40-21:50

2 stops32h 10m

Male

Sun 26/7

13:05-9:25

2 stops23h 20m

R17 459

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

19:30-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

Male

Sat 11/4

9:25-17:20

2 stops34h 55m

R17 773

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

6:05-7:35

2 stops22h 30m

Male

Sat 11/4

9:10-13:25

2 stops31h 15m

R18 186

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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 753). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 058). 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 5 March 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
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Maldives. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Maldives can take about 16h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 669. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 320. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 515 while deals on Emirates start at R8 820 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R10 753). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 058). 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 035AverageR15 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 212AverageR16 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 765AverageR13 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 596AverageR14 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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