How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?

A quick flight from South Africa to Maldives can take about 15h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 112. 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.

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?

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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Maldives

Round-trip from	R13 663
One-way from	R9 873
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 810

Etihad Airways
24/1-31/1
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44h 25m total
South Africa to Maldives

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Emirates
8/1-31/12
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22h 30m total
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Maldives?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R14 278). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 187). 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 85 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 630 reviews

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 630 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

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Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 630 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 715 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 630 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 549 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 630 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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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 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 112. 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.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R14 278). Flying from South Africa to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 187). 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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