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R6 397+ 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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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 4 May 2026.

Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/79:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R12 976
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 042
Thu 14/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R13 059
Fri 15/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 209
Sun 17/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R13 242
Fri 22/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 292
Sat 3/109:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/109:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 474
Fri 19/612:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 27/619:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R13 557
Fri 6/119:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/1119:15
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 690
Sat 16/512:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/519:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R13 724
Tue 14/712:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/719:40
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R14 006

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 4 May 2026.

Return from

R12 976

One-way from

R6 397

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 192
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/6-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

22:20-15:30

1 stop14h 10m

Male

Sun 21/6

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R15 285

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

12:40-14:30

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Tue 22/9

10:05-4:00

1 stop20h 55m

R15 319

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Fri 9/10

16:30-10:15

2 stops20h 45m

R15 335

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Thu 11/6

19:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 518

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Fri 12/6

19:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 518

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Thu 11/6

19:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 518

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

6:55-10:15

3 stops24h 20m

Male

Fri 29/5

19:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 867

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Mon 18/5

15:35-10:30

2 stops21h 55m

R17 080
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R6 397

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

12:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R6 596

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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?

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 83 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 45 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 169
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 621
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R11 817
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R13 040

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 4 May 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
1 506 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
1 506 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 506 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
3 568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 506 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
3 723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 506 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
1 433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 506 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost R2 919, while return flights cost around R6 102.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 0 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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