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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Maldives from R7 608

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLE
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 303

One-way from

R7 608

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 958
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • South Africa to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 658 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 785 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Maldives

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Mon 28/413:25JNB - MLE
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Mon 5/516:30MLE - JNB
2 stops26h 45mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R12 303
Thu 5/69:50JNB - MLE
1 stop16h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/69:10MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R12 613
Sat 7/613:55JNB - MLE
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 9/610:05MLE - JNB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/3R13 286
Thu 15/513:05CPT - MLE
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Wed 28/516:30MLE - CPT
2 stops27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R14 087
Sat 29/1119:50JNB - MLE
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 8/1212:55MLE - JNB
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R14 396
Wed 7/513:00CPT - MLE
1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 14/510:05MLE - CPT
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R14 633
Thu 15/518:05CPT - MLE
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/516:30MLE - CPT
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R15 343
Sun 10/810:40CPT - MLE
2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 22/813:15MLE - CPT
2 stops23h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 289
Thu 17/41:15JNB - MLE
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/414:15MLE - JNB
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 508
Mon 26/516:35CPT - MLE
1 stop40h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/522:15MLE - CPT
1 stop40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R17 654
Mon 26/514:35CPT - MLE
3 stops41h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 31/512:30MLE - CPT
2 stops49h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/3R32 469

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Maldives 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 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to the Maldives that are best for you.

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Depart

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

13:25-15:00

1 stop22h 35m

Male

Mon 5/5

16:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

R12 303

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

9:50-5:10

1 stop16h 20m

Male

Wed 11/6

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R12 613

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

13:55-8:25

1 stop15h 30m

Male

Mon 9/6

10:05-10:00

1 stop26h 55m

R13 286

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:05-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Wed 28/5

16:30-16:50

2 stops27h 20m

R14 087

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

13:00-8:25

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Wed 14/5

10:05-10:50

1 stop27h 45m

R14 633

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

18:05-15:00

2 stops17h 55m

Male

Wed 28/5

16:30-11:35

2 stops22h 05m

R15 343

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

13:45-11:50

1 stop19h 05m

Male

Sun 10/8

23:25-18:35

1 stop22h 10m

R15 598

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/8

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 30m

Male

Fri 22/8

13:15-9:25

2 stops23h 10m

R16 289

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops32h 55m

Male

Fri 25/4

14:15-15:50

2 stops28h 35m

R16 508

Cape TownMalé

CPT - MLE

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

16:35-12:15

1 stop40h 40m

Male

Sat 31/5

22:15-11:50

1 stop40h 35m

R17 654

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Maldives

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to the Maldives

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Maldives?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R606). Flying from South Africa to Maldives 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 ZA to MV?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Maldives as you normally would.

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 inches 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 24 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM from South Africa to Maldives. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Maldives. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Maldives one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 608. Turkish Airlines flights start at R8 135 while deals on Emirates start at R13 541 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Maldives?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Maldives?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Maldives 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 South Africa to Maldives?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Maldives (average of R606). Flying from South Africa to Maldives 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Maldives. 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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 778AverageR17 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 446AverageR12 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 683AverageR15 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 369AverageR15 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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