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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé from R5 765

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 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 603

One-way from

R5 765

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 521
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 628 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 781 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Fri 19/913:55JNB - MLE
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 27/910:05MLE - JNB
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/8R12 603
Thu 18/99:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/99:20MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8R12 919
Tue 30/913:55JNB - MLE
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 7/1010:05MLE - JNB
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/8R12 972
Thu 16/1020:25JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 20/1010:05MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/8R13 007
Fri 5/913:55JNB - MLE
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 12/910:05MLE - JNB
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/8R13 042
Sat 29/119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1223:55MLE - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8R13 622
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8R13 693
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1219:15MLE - JNB
1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8R14 361
Thu 16/1020:25JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1022:25MLE - JNB
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8R14 413
Wed 19/1111:30JNB - MLE
2 stops17h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 26/1119:25MLE - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/8R14 484

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 16 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

13:55-14:25

1 stop21h 30m

Male

Sat 27/9

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R12 603

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-5:10

1 stop16h 20m

Male

Fri 26/9

9:20-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R12 919

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

13:55-14:25

1 stop21h 30m

Male

Tue 7/10

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R12 972

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:20-14:50

1 stop15h 30m

Male

Fri 30/1

9:40-8:40

1 stop26h 00m

R12 990

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

20:25-14:25

1 stop15h 00m

Male

Mon 20/10

10:05-9:35

1 stop26h 30m

R13 007

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

13:55-14:25

1 stop21h 30m

Male

Fri 12/9

10:05-16:10

1 stop33h 05m

R13 042

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Mon 8/12

23:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R13 622

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Thu 12/2

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R13 640

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Tue 9/12

19:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R13 693

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

9:50-7:25

1 stop18h 35m

Male

Tue 9/12

19:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R13 693

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Malé

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Malé. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé (average of R606). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 074.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m.

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 16 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 347 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 233 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 2,8 km from the centre vof the city. Male is the only Malé airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 4 airlines have flights to Male from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at R10 228. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 562 and R12 531, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé is Dubai. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé.

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

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are located about 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R239.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé is Colombo. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé flights stopping in Abu Dhabi are the next rarest.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Malé?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Malé?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malé (average of R606). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Malé

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR10 228AverageR12 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 562AverageR14 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 531AverageR15 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 214AverageR14 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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