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R6 157+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

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— MLE
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Maldives in 2025

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

R12 019

One-way from

R6 157

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 890
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Malé
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 051 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 297 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 15/322:20JNB - MLE
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Sat 22/316:25MLE - JNB
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R12 241
Sat 29/1112:45JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 8/129:40MLE - JNB
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 646
Fri 25/49:55JNB - MLE
1 stop25h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/59:00MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 047
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/1212:55MLE - JNB
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 637
Wed 5/31:15JNB - MLE
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/315:50MLE - JNB
3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 020
Sun 30/1119:35JNB - MLE
2 stops33h 15mLufthansa
Tue 9/129:30MLE - JNB
2 stops51h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R24 813

Find flights to Maldives within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

22:20-15:30

1 stop14h 10m

Male

Sat 22/3

16:25-10:25

2 stops45h 00m

R12 241

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

13:20-14:50

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Fri 21/3

1:15-15:35

1 stop17h 20m

R13 310

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

9:55-14:10

1 stop25h 15m

Male

Sun 4/5

9:00-8:35

1 stop26h 35m

R14 047

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

8:20-14:50

2 stops27h 30m

Male

Thu 13/3

9:40-13:10

2 stops30h 30m

R15 835

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Tue 29/7

23:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

R64 411

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

23:15-13:15

2 stops35h 00m

Male

Wed 30/7

14:20-21:20

2 stops34h 00m

R103 216

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

3:10-8:25

2 stops26h 15m

Male

Tue 29/7

19:45-2:20

2 stops33h 35m

R104 543

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

13:20-14:50

1 stop22h 30m

R6 157

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-14:25

2 stops25h 30m

R7 632

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

12:10-8:15

3 stops41h 05m

R7 945

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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 55 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 most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

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

Emirates

Emirates

From R568

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R536

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R683

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R746

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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

  • 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.

  • 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 55 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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