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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Male

Which airlines fly to Malé?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malé from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malé. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Malé on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Malé?

Flight times from South Africa to Malé vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg and flying into Malé (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 20m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Malé is flying from Cape Town to Malé, which will take roughly 16h. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Male Airport.

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

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 Male Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Male Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:05 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:40 - 4:00MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 966Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:10 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 015Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

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

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 096Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

14:05 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:40 - 4:00MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 341Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

10:05 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

20h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:30 - 10:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R14 468Emirates

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

9:50 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

43h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:35 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 45m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 533Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

22:20 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

20h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:15 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 664Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

20:55 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:10 - 8:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 382Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

10:40 - 22:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

32h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

12:55 - 9:25MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 750Singapore Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 8

10:40 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

32h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

23:30 - 9:25MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 979Singapore Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

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

25h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:40 - 8:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R15 725Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

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

25h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:25 - 8:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 885Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

13:30 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

23h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:30 - 10:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R18 126Emirates

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

10:05 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:30 - 16:25MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R18 126Emirates

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

13:30 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

53h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:30 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R18 126Emirates

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

10:05 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

11:15 - 5:30MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 142Emirates

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

13:30 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

23h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:30 - 10:15MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R18 142Emirates

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

14:25 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

21h 05m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

15:35 - 10:15MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R32 185Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19

14:25 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

21h 05m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

15:35 - 10:15MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R32 365Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19

14:25 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

21h 05m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

15:35 - 10:15MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R39 893Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19

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Oct 24

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Nov 7

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 17/9

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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10:05-9:30

1 stop20h 25m

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16:30-10:15

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R14 468

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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Wed 27/1

9:50-8:15

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Wed 3/2

15:35-8:20

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R14 533

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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Fri 4/9

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2 stops20h 15m

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Fri 11/9

9:15-20:35

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

JNBMLE

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Thu 27/8

20:55-8:25

1 stop32h 30m

Male

Fri 4/9

9:10-8:15

3 stops26h 05m

R15 382

Cape TownMalé

CPT Cape Town Intl - MLE Male

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

10:40-22:15

2 stops32h 35m

Male

Sun 8/11

12:55-9:25

2 stops23h 30m

R17 750

Cape TownMalé

CPT Cape Town Intl - MLE Male

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

10:40-21:50

2 stops32h 10m

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Sat 7/11

23:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

The cheapest month to fly to Malé from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 145, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Malé in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 602.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Malé?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malé from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malé for around R14 122 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malé from South Africa for as low as R12 786 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Male Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Male Airport?
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 Male Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Male Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R12 725	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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