Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malé from R6 510

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Apr 26 — May 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Malé

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/1119:15
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 070
Sat 13/69:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/69:50
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 087
Sat 18/49:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/49:10
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 104
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/49:55
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R13 138
Thu 23/420:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/421:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 360
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1119:15
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 462
Sat 9/514:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/521:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 496
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/1119:15
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 513
Tue 15/129:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 23/1219:15
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 616
Sun 19/414:45
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop15h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/411:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 633
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/119:35
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 718
Thu 7/520:40
JNB
-
MLE
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/521:05
MLE
-
JNB
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 735

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 070

One-way from

R6 510

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 849
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 813 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 288 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Malé that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Malé that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

9:45-7:35

1 stop18h 50m

Male

Tue 21/4

9:10-8:15

1 stop26h 05m

R13 070

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

9:50-7:35

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Sun 21/6

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 087

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Fri 17/4

11:05-15:50

1 stop31h 45m

R14 382
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Tue 19/5

21:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R15 013

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

20:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Male

Tue 21/4

21:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R15 251

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:45-16:35

1 stop22h 50m

Male

Tue 19/5

15:35-8:50

2 stops20h 15m

R16 973
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:10-7:40

1 stop33h 30m

R8 282

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

1:15-8:15

3 stops28h 00m

R8 776

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

2:30-8:15

2 stops26h 45m

R8 827

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

1:15-8:15

3 stops28h 00m

R9 832

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

Showing 1-10 of 18 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malé

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malé from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Malé

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Malé, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malé (average of R11 281). Flying from Johannesburg to Malé in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 746). 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.

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

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 27 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Malé have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Malé. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from Johannesburg?

    Located just 2,8 km from the city centre, Male is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Malé from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Male (MLE) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Malé?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Malé in 14h 35m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5922 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R11 393), Emirates (R11 623), and Etihad Airways (R12 128) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Malé. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Malé one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 507. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 712 while deals on Emirates start at R9 099 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Malé?

    Johannesburg to Malé flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Doha is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Malé.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Malé flights?

    Johannesburg to Malé flights have a stopover in Colombo least often. Colombo is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Malé that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malé?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Malé?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malé (average of R11 281). Flying from Johannesburg to Malé in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 746). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Malé?

Book flights to Malé if you plan to visit one of these locations
Maafushi
Dhiffushi

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Malé

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
OR Tambo to Malé flights
Cape Town to Malé flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Malé. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 393AverageR13 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR11 623AverageR16 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 128AverageR14 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 214AverageR14 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Malé?

Deals for Johannesburg to Malé flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Johannesburg to Malé by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Malé from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Malé become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.