R7 443 Find Cheap Flights to the Maldives

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Book Cheap Maldives Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to the Maldives

Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 5:05
JNB
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MLE
16h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 8:20
MLE
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JNB
16h 05m1 stop
R12 404Etihad Airways
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 5:05
JNB
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MLE
16h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 8:20
MLE
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JNB
16h 05m1 stop
R12 539Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 8:25
JNB
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MLE
16h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 - 3:55
MLE
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JNB
21h 15m1 stop
R13 008Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 8:25
CPT
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MLE
16h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 - 10:30
MLE
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CPT
27h 50m1 stop
R14 399Qatar Airways
Mon, May 18 - Sun, May 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 12:20
CPT
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MLE
40h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 11:50
MLE
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CPT
40h 30m1 stop
R14 533Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sun, May 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:50
CPT
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MLE
22h 10m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:25 - 9:25
MLE
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CPT
37h 00m2 stops
R14 567Singapore Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:15
CPT
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MLE
32h 35m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:30 - 9:25
MLE
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CPT
36h 55m2 stops
R14 600Singapore Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 12:35
CPT
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MLE
40h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 - 11:50
MLE
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CPT
29h 35m1 stop
R15 774Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sun, May 24
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 15:00
CPT
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MLE
22h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:30 - 11:30
MLE
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CPT
22h 00m2 stops
R16 612Emirates
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 21:20
CPT
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MLE
23h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 16:45
MLE
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CPT
27h 20m2 stops
R16 813Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Maldives

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to the Maldives is February, when tickets cost R13 025 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R20 132 and R19 327 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to the Maldives?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to the Maldives, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR7 443
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to the Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to the Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to the Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to the Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to the Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to the Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to the Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the Maldives?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Maldives is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R10 934. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R11 247 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R10 693 on average. Morning departures are around 37% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R14 684.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Maldives flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3440 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

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