Which airlines fly to Maldives?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Maldives from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Maldives. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Maldives on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Maldives?

Qatar Airways, Air Seychelles, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Maldives

How long is the flight from South Africa to Maldives?

On average, it takes 15h 25m to fly from South Africa to Maldives if you fly out of Cape Town (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Malé (the most popular airport in Maldives). If you’re flying out of Johannesburg and into Malé, then the flight time is around 15h 30m.

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Maldives were last updated today.

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As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Maldives.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Maldives?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Maldives.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Maldives can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Maldives. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:50 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:35 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 674Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

9:50 - 7:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

18h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 674Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:45 - 15:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 724Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 7

9:50 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 724Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:05 - 15:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 757Qatar Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11

20:20 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:40 - 3:55MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 757Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

13:25 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

28h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:10 - 20:30MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 755Emirates

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

22:15 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

14h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 10:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R14 755Emirates

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:15 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 803Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

9:50 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

26h 10m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

9:15 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 452Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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9:50 - 5:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 624Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

9:50 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

24h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 674Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:45 - 8:40MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 807Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

13:45 - 7:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:45 - 15:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 840Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

10:10 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

25h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 16:40MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R15 021Emirates

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

10:10 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

18:20 - 5:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 204Emirates

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

22:15 - 21:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

20h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

18:20 - 5:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 221Emirates

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

13:45 - 14:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:20 - 8:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 05m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 635Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

12:25 - 14:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-MLE Male

23h 25m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 10:55MLE Male-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 00m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R16 884Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

9:25 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

20h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

15:35 - 15:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R18 631Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

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Dec 12

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

27h 30m

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MLE7:25Male

Dec 18

MLE9:00Male

41h 00m

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40h 20m

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Dec 1

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

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MLE14:50Male

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21h 30m

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JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 757

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Nov 16

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

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MLE14:50Male

Nov 23

MLE20:45Male

21h 50m

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R13 790

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Nov 16

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

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Nov 23

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11:15-8:25

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R15 803

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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3 stops26h 10m

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Mon 16/11

9:15-8:25

2 stops26h 10m

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The month of February is another great option to travel to Maldives, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R14 406.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Maldives from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Maldives for around R14 899 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Maldives from South Africa for as low as R13 657 on momondo.

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Best price found	R6 770
Fastest flight time	15h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Maldives from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R6 770. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Maldives found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 674.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Maldives takes 15h 25m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Maldives?
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As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Maldives.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Maldives?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Maldives.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Maldives can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Maldives. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R11 700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R12 960	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 627 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 366	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 689 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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