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R6 454+ 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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
May 23 — May 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malé in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malé. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 April 2026.

Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/69:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R12 611
Mon 14/129:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/129:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R12 627
Fri 24/79:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/89:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R12 973
Wed 10/612:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/619:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R13 055
Fri 15/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/4R13 072
Fri 15/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R13 088
Wed 20/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R13 105
Fri 11/129:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/129:35
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R13 154
Tue 19/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R13 170
Mon 28/99:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 2/109:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R13 220
Mon 27/412:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R13 253

Find flight deals to Malé

Find the latest flights to Malé in 2026, 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 23 April 2026.

Return from

R12 611

One-way from

R6 454

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 652
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Tue 23/6

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 253
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

13:30-9:30

1 stop17h 00m

Male

Wed 20/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R14 537

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

13:30-15:30

1 stop23h 00m

Male

Wed 27/5

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R14 570

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

20:55-8:25

1 stop32h 30m

Male

Sat 4/7

19:40-9:00

1 stop16h 20m

R16 611

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

10:05-21:35

2 stops32h 30m

Male

Tue 23/6

18:25-5:30

1 stop14h 05m

R17 072

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:10-21:35

2 stops47h 25m

Male

Wed 15/7

16:30-20:35

2 stops55h 05m

R18 142

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

6:55-10:15

3 stops24h 20m

Male

Wed 27/5

9:25-4:00

2 stops45h 35m

R18 537
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:40-14:30

1 stop22h 50m

R6 454

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

9:50-13:45

1 stop24h 55m

R6 519

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:50-13:45

1 stop24h 55m

R7 260

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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 17 April 2026.

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 16 hours 15 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 Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 060
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 475
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 684
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 830

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

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

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 23 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 502 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 502 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

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, Qatar Airways 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 (16 hours 15 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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