R6 260+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malé in 2025

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 25 October 2025.

Return from

R12 779

One-way from

R6 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 073
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R408 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R291 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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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 25 October 2025.

Mon 1/1220:20JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1220:45MLE - JNB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/10R12 779
Thu 30/109:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/119:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/10R12 969
Mon 10/1113:45JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1121:05MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/10R13 142
Sat 29/119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/10R13 488
Sun 7/1213:45JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 14/1220:45MLE - JNB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/10R13 764
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/129:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/10R14 179
Mon 8/1213:45JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 15/1220:45MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/10R14 664
Mon 1/1213:25JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Mon 8/1216:25MLE - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 23/10R15 027
Thu 30/1018:50JNB - MLE
1 stop17h 05mEmirates
Thu 6/1116:25MLE - JNB
2 stops27h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/10R15 131

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Tue 14/4

9:25-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R13 159

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Thu 12/2

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R13 211

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Wed 21/1

19:15-7:10

2 stops38h 55m

R13 349

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Mon 8/12

19:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R13 488

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Fri 20/2

9:10-7:10

2 stops49h 00m

R14 093

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Sat 6/12

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R14 179

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

13:25-21:20

2 stops28h 55m

Male

Fri 20/2

16:25-20:35

2 stops31h 10m

R15 113

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

13:45-8:25

1 stop15h 40m

Male

Wed 14/1

21:05-3:55

1 stop33h 50m

R15 303

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:20-14:50

1 stop15h 30m

R6 260

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:45-8:25

1 stop15h 40m

R6 865

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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 17 October 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 5 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Malé. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malé should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 25 October 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.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 5 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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