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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malé from R6 841

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 January 2026.

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1R12 645
Mon 2/312:45JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 9/321:05MLE - JNB
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R12 810
Mon 12/113:45JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 19/19:40MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R12 892
Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 28/19:40MLE - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R12 925
Wed 4/29:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/29:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1R13 023
Mon 16/213:45JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 23/29:40MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R13 221
Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 26/19:40MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R13 270
Wed 18/213:45JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 25/29:40MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R13 352
Wed 11/319:55JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/323:30MLE - JNB
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1R13 401
Thu 29/109:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/119:35MLE - JNB
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1R13 467
Thu 2/420:55JNB - MLE
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 6/420:45MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1R13 500

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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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 645

One-way from

R6 841

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 237
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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2/2
  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 979 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 269 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Thu 29/1

19:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R12 645

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

12:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Mon 9/3

21:05-8:40

1 stop14h 35m

R12 810

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

12:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Mon 26/1

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R13 270

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 16/3

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R13 401

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Mon 6/4

20:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

R13 500

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Thu 30/4

23:10-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R13 993

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

13:25-7:35

1 stop15h 10m

Male

Mon 9/3

16:25-16:35

2 stops27h 10m

R14 421

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Thu 22/1

18:20-5:35

1 stop14h 15m

R14 536

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Mon 6/4

23:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

R14 766

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Sun 22/2

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 849

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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 2 January 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 R10 688). Flying from Johannesburg to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 954). 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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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 5 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 426 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 16h 40m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Singapore Airlines 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, Emirates (R10 937), Qatar Airways (R10 971), and Etihad Airways (R11 702) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Malé. These flights start at 16% 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 146. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 486 while deals on Emirates start at R8 780 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, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Burj Al Arab are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Burj Al Arab are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 21,8 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 R10 688). Flying from Johannesburg to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 954). 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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