What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Malé?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 14m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Malé?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 077.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Malé?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Malé on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Malé?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Malé in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. There are 7139 km between Cape Town and Malé. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Malé round-trip?

Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at R11 574. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 554 and R14 425, respectively. Emirates is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Malé?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Malé, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Malé?

Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Malé stopover in Dubai most frequently.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Malé flights?

Cape Town to Malé flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 51,6 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R291.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malé that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malé?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malé.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malé?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Malé flights typically cost between R13 419 and R19 105 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 162 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 16-Mar 3).

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ma 16/210:40CPT - MLE

2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines

ti 3/312:55MLE - CPT

2 stops23h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/10R16 162

ma 16/219:00CPT - MLE

1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways

ti 3/39:40MLE - CPT

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/10R19 912

ma 16/218:30CPT - MLE

2 stops23h 50mEmirates

ti 3/316:25MLE - CPT

2 stops27h 20mEmirates

Deal found 23/10R20 398

ma 16/214:35CPT - MLE

3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

ti 3/316:25MLE - CPT

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10R49 250

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Malé

Round-trip from	R16 162
One-way from	R9 930
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 273

Singapore Airlines
16/2-3/3
4 total stops
45h 30m total
Cape Town to Malé

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10/12
2 total stops
20h 20m total
Cape Town to Malé

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R41 018 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 746 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ma 16/2

10:40-11:40

2 stops22h 00m

Male

ti 3/3

12:55-9:25

2 stops23h 30m

R16 162

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ma 16/2

19:00-14:50

1 stop16h 50m

Male

ti 3/3

9:40-10:30

1 stop27h 50m

R19 912

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ma 16/2

18:30-21:20

2 stops23h 50m

Male

ti 3/3

16:25-16:45

2 stops27h 20m

R20 398

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ma 16/2

14:35-11:00

3 stops41h 25m

Male

ti 3/3

16:25-11:40

2 stops22h 15m

R49 250

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ke 10/12

5:45-5:05

2 stops20h 20m

R9 930

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

ke 10/12

17:15-7:45

1 stop35h 30m

R10 607

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malé (average of R9 253). Flying from Cape Town to Malé in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 617). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MLE?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Malé in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Malé?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Malé flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Malé by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 387 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malé?
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Malé in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. There are 7139 km between Cape Town and Malé. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Malé round-trip?
Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at R11 574. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 554 and R14 425, respectively. Emirates is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Malé?
Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Malé stopover in Dubai most frequently.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?
LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 51,6 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R291.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Malé flights?
Cape Town to Malé flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malé that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malé?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malé.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malé?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malé?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malé (average of R9 253). Flying from Cape Town to Malé in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 617). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	CheapestR11 574	AverageR14 804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 554	AverageR15 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 425	AverageR18 845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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