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R6 816+ 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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malé in 2026

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 15 January 2026.

Return from

R12 878

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 370
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R196 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 January 2026.

Sat 28/213:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/39:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R12 878
Mon 13/420:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 19/411:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/1R12 895
Sun 18/112:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 25/120:45
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/1R12 928
Sun 1/1113:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop29h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 6/1123:30
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1R13 206
Mon 5/1019:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 13/1023:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1R13 419
Sat 17/113:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 24/19:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R13 583
Thu 10/1213:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/1221:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R14 042
Tue 5/513:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 12/523:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R14 091
Mon 23/222:20
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop14h 10m
Emirates
Mon 2/316:25
MLE
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1R14 255
Sat 17/110:25
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop26h 05m
Emirates
Sat 24/116:25
MLE
-
JNB
2 stops40h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1R14 287

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:20-15:30

1 stop14h 10m

Male

Mon 2/3

16:25-20:35

2 stops31h 10m

R14 255

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

10:25-9:25

1 stop20h 00m

Male

Tue 24/3

16:25-10:25

2 stops45h 00m

R14 402

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Fri 17/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R14 681

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Tue 14/4

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R14 681

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Sun 19/4

18:25-5:30

1 stop14h 05m

R14 828

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

9:25-7:50

3 stops19h 25m

Male

Mon 2/3

21:05-15:35

1 stop21h 30m

R15 303

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Mon 11/5

9:10-7:10

2 stops49h 00m

R15 713

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Wed 15/4

9:10-7:10

2 stops49h 00m

R15 713

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-5:15

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Wed 15/4

9:10-7:10

2 stops49h 00m

R15 713

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

9:20-8:25

3 stops20h 05m

Male

Mon 23/2

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R15 910

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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 9 January 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 14 hours 40 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.

Emirates
Emirates
From R10 934
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 930
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 659
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 363

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé are Qatar Airways, Emirates 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 15 January 2026.
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
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 715 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 370 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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, 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 (14 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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