What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, and Sichuan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Maldives

What airlines fly to Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Maldives from California according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Maldives. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Maldives on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Maldives?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Maldives you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Malé takes 23h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Malé takes 32h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Maldives?

Prices for flights from California to Maldives are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Maldives?

As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Maldives.

How old do you have to be to fly from California 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Maldives.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Maldives 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Maldives. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX-MLE

41h 20m1 stop

8:35 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX

25h 30m1 stop

$730China Eastern

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lun., ago. 25 - mié., sep. 10

12:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-MLE

67h 05m2 stops

8:35 pm - 10:05 amMLE-LAX

25h 30m1 stop

$734China Eastern

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lun., ago. 25 - mié., sep. 10

11:15 pm - 7:30 pmLAX-MLE

32h 15m1 stop

8:30 pm - 8:45 pmMLE-LAX

36h 15m1 stop

$925Sichuan Airlines

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mar., ago. 19 - jue., ago. 28

10:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX-MLE

33h 00m1 stop

8:45 pm - 8:30 pmMLE-LAX

35h 45m1 stop

$938Sichuan Airlines

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dom., oct. 26 - jue., oct. 30

10:00 am - 11:45 amSFO-MLE

37h 45m1 stop

12:45 pm - 7:00 amMLE-SFO

30h 15m1 stop

$958Air India

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dom., sep. 7 - mar., sep. 16

1:40 pm - 7:00 amSFO-MLE

29h 20m2 stops

10:25 pm - 11:30 amMLE-SFO

49h 05m2 stops

$969

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jue., ago. 21 - vie., sep. 5

10:00 am - 11:45 amSFO-MLE

37h 45m1 stop

12:45 pm - 7:00 amMLE-SFO

30h 15m1 stop

$970Air India

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mié., sep. 10 - sáb., sep. 20

10:50 am - 8:10 pmLAX-MLE

45h 20m2 stops

8:30 pm - 8:45 pmMLE-LAX

36h 15m1 stop

$1,014

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mié., ago. 20 - sáb., sep. 13

8:40 pm - 10:10 pmLAX-MLE

37h 30m1 stop

11:30 pm - 8:55 pmMLE-LAX

33h 25m1 stop

$1,033Singapore Airlines

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mié., oct. 22 - jue., oct. 30

11:30 am - 10:10 pmSFO-MLE

22h 40m1 stop

1:15 pm - 9:40 amMLE-SFO

32h 25m1 stop

$1,119Singapore Airlines

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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Maldives

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 5

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

28h 45m

1 stop

MLE12:35 pmMale

Nov 14

MLE9:55 pmMale

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

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Nov 11

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

28h 45m

1 stop

MLE12:35 pmMale

Nov 25

MLE9:55 pmMale

31h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

$1,089

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Oct 13

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

29h 30m

1 stop

MLE12:15 pmMale

Oct 20

MLE10:15 pmMale

30h 25m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,125

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Etihad Airways flights from California to Maldives

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Etihad Airways

Nov 2

LAS8:58 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

51h 52m

2 stops

MLE1:50 pmMale

Nov 10

MLE11:55 pmMale

35h 24m

2 stops

LAS10:19 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Etihad Airways

Sep 10

SFO10:00 pmSan Francisco

43h 10m

2 stops

MLE5:10 amMale

Sep 20

MLE9:20 amMale

48h 23m

2 stops

SFO9:43 pmSan Francisco

$1,131

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Sep 3

LAS8:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

44h 21m

2 stops

MLE5:10 amMale

Sep 12

MLE7:35 pmMale

38h 02m

2 stops

LAS9:37 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

mié. 9/10

8:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 30m

$730

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops67h 05m

Male

mié. 9/10

8:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 30m

$734

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

11:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Male

jue. 8/28

8:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$925

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

dom. 10/26

10:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Male

jue. 10/30

8:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$938

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

dom. 9/7

10:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 45m

Male

mar. 9/16

12:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

$958

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

1:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 20m

Male

vie. 9/5

10:25 pm-11:30 am

2 stops49h 05m

$969

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

10:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 45m

Male

sáb. 9/20

12:45 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 15m

$970

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

mié. 8/20

10:50 am-8:10 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Male

sáb. 9/13

8:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,014

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

mié. 10/22

8:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Male

jue. 10/30

11:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,033

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

11:30 am-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Male

mar. 10/21

1:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,119

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Maldives from California during November instead. Flights to Maldives in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,224.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Maldives?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Maldives. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,298. Flights from California to Maldives on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,396. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Maldives?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Maldives is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Maldives in the morning for as low as $1,136. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,403.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Maldives from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Maldives for around $1,370 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Maldives from California for as low as $1,150 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Maldives flight.

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Best Price Found	$432
Fastest flight time	21h 30m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Maldives	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Maldives from California in the past 72 hours is $432. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Maldives found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $730.

The fastest flight from California to Maldives takes 21h 30m

There are no direct flights from California to Maldives. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Male Airport, San Diego Airport - Male Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Male Airport.

There is 1 airport near Maldives: Male (MLE)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Maldives?
Prices for flights from California to Maldives are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Maldives?
As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Maldives.
How old do you have to be to fly from California 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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Maldives.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?
The required travel and health documents for your Maldives 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 license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Maldives. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 158 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,933 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,338 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $962	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,928 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,045	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,609 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,096	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,126	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,300 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Maldives from California during November instead. Flights to Maldives in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,224.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Maldives?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Maldives?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Maldives flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Maldives flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, and Sichuan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Maldives

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Maldives?

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Best airlines flying from California to Maldives

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Why use momondo?

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Can I find flights from California to Maldives with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Maldives?

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Maldives right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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