Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 55m.

Question 2

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

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Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Malé on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

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Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 298.

Question 4

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

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 19m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malé?

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Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Malé in just under 14h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 40m. 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.

Question 6

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

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Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at R11 159. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R13 403 and R14 566, respectively. Emirates is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

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Booking 83 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malé (average of R606). Flying from Cape Town to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of R927). 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.

Question 9

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Malé flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall 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 Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall can do so by traveling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 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 R179.

Question 16

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

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Flights from Cape Town to Malé are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Malé.

Question 17

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Malé, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 33% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 710 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R15 807.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

February can be a great time to fly to Malé from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about R15 798. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R11 288. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 19

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Malé in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Malé?

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When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Malé, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Malé?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Malé from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Malé with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Malé from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 26

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Round-trip from	R14 013
One-way from	R7 965
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
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Emirates	CheapestR11 159	AverageR13 621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 403	AverageR15 649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 566	AverageR19 519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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