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R11 994+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

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— MLE
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Flights to Maldives in 2024

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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R11 994

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 539
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/128:40JNB - MLE
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/114:05MLE - JNB
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R24 478
Sat 28/129:35JNB - MLE
3 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 8/119:10MLE - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R25 638
Sun 22/1219:35JNB - MLE
2 stops33h 10mLufthansa
Fri 3/112:35MLE - JNB
2 stops45h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R37 034
Sun 22/1220:25JNB - MLE
1 stop32h 20mSWISS
Fri 3/112:35MLE - JNB
1 stop24h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/12R45 387

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Locate flights to Maldives that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/1

8:50-14:50

1 stop27h 00m

Male

Wed 22/1

9:40-9:25

1 stop26h 45m

R11 994

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

22:20-21:25

2 stops20h 05m

Male

Mon 20/1

22:55-16:35

1 stop20h 40m

R12 411

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/1

9:55-19:45

2 stops30h 50m

Male

Mon 20/1

9:25-8:35

2 stops50h 10m

R12 882

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Wed 11/6

13:05-6:10

1 stop20h 05m

R13 988

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/1

8:40-13:00

2 stops25h 20m

Male

Thu 16/1

14:05-10:55

2 stops23h 50m

R15 437

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

20:00-12:25

2 stops37h 25m

Male

Sun 9/2

13:25-13:10

3 stops26h 45m

R33 374

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights to Maldives

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Maldives including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives takes 14 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Maldives?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Maldives should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maldives are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. 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 Maldives. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 206 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
290 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost R1 865, while return flights cost around R4 899.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0,0 km away from Male).

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