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R6 839+ Cheap flights to Malé

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malé in 2025

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Best flights to Malé
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Malé that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/19:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12R12 764
Wed 21/113:45JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 26/120:45MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12R12 947
Mon 16/319:55JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 23/323:30MLE - JNB
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/12R13 363
Thu 5/210:25JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 10mEmirates
Thu 12/216:25MLE - JNB
2 stops27h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/12R14 561
Thu 19/39:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/39:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12R13 130
Wed 18/39:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 27/39:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/12R13 130
Mon 19/119:55JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/123:30MLE - JNB
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/12R14 661
Fri 16/122:20JNB - MLE
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Thu 22/116:25MLE - JNB
2 stops21h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/12R14 727
Fri 27/222:20JNB - MLE
2 stops20h 00mEmirates
Fri 6/316:25MLE - JNB
2 stops21h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/12R14 727
Sat 16/59:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 30/59:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/12R13 945

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Find the latest flights to Malé in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 December 2025.

Return from

R12 481

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 293
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-7:30

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Thu 29/1

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R12 764

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:45-8:25

1 stop15h 40m

Male

Mon 26/1

20:45-15:35

1 stop21h 50m

R12 947

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

9:50-7:30

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Fri 27/3

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 130

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Fri 27/3

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 130

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 23/3

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R13 363

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Sat 30/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 945

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

10:25-7:35

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Thu 12/2

16:25-16:35

2 stops27h 10m

R14 561

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 26/1

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R14 661

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

22:20-15:30

1 stop14h 10m

Male

Thu 22/1

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 727

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Fri 6/3

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 727

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Deals found on 28/12

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Best time to book a flight to Malé

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malé

When is the best time to book a flight to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Malé. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Malé may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malé takes 15 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Malé from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malé?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R11 028
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 097
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 841
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 510

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 28 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to the Maldives have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 421 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Malé

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?

    For a flight to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 2,8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malé if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malé?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0,0 km away from Male).

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