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

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

What airlines fly to Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and China Eastern 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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Maldives. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 27h 30m 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 September 2026, there are 6 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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11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

47h 35m3 stops Kunming Changshui Fuzhou Shanghai Pu Dong

$707China Eastern

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6

11:30 am - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 pm - 9:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

47h 35m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$707China Eastern

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 6

11:00 am - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

36h 50m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:50 pm - 2:35 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

37h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,011Air India

Tue, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 22

10:00 am - 11:50 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

36h 50m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:50 pm - 7:00 amMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,017Air India

Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 16

9:40 am - 10:15 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

23h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 7:50 amMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

31h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,019Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

9:40 am - 10:15 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

23h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 8:50 amMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

31h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,019Singapore Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 24

3:00 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

28h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

8:45 pm - 12:40 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,230Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

4:45 pm - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

64h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

8:15 am - 1:50 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

41h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,244Emirates

Tue, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 22

11:16 pm - 2:30 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MLE Male

27h 14m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 9:57 pmMLE Male-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

38h 17m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,251Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17

3:40 pm - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

40h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:25 pm - 12:50 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

33h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,253Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

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12:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

67h 05m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang Kunming Changshui

7:40 pm - 10:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

26h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$838China Eastern

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9

10:55 am - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

36h 50m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:45 pm - 7:00 amMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

30h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

$1,100Air India

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

6:15 am - 5:15 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

35h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:25 pm - 9:30 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

36h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,208Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

8:45 am - 2:30 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MLE Male

41h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 1:06 pmMLE Male-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28h 01m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,285Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

4:20 pm - 8:25 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 pm - 2:00 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

53h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,315Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

5:00 pm - 9:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

28h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:30 pm - 2:10 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

57h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,438Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

4:40 pm - 9:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

40h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:30 pm - 2:25 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

57h 55m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,498Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

1:25 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

34h 55m1 stop Istanbul

10:20 pm - 11:40 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

25h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$2,355Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

11:45 am - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:05 pm - 9:50 amMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

32h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,444Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24

12:50 pm - 12:20 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

35h 30m1 stop Istanbul

10:20 pm - 4:40 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$12,589Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

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China Eastern flights from California to Maldives

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China Eastern

Dec 1

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Dec 6

MLE10:30 pmMale

47h 35m

3 stops

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

$707

China Eastern

Dec 1

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Dec 6

MLE10:30 pmMale

47h 35m

2 stops

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

$743

China Eastern

Nov 8

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Nov 17

MLE7:05 pmMale

27h 00m

1 stop

LAX9:05 amLos Angeles

$745

Singapore Airlines flights from California to Maldives

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 11

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

23h 35m

1 stop

MLE10:15 pmMale

Mar 23

MLE12:55 pmMale

31h 55m

1 stop

SFO8:50 amSan Francisco

$1,019

Singapore Airlines

Mar 4

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

23h 35m

1 stop

MLE10:15 pmMale

Apr 4

MLE11:10 pmMale

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,021

Singapore Airlines

Mar 4

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

23h 35m

1 stop

MLE10:15 pmMale

Apr 4

MLE11:10 pmMale

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO9:50 amSan Francisco

$1,023

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sun 12/6

10:30 pm-9:05 am

3 stops47h 35m

$707

Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sun 12/6

10:30 pm-9:05 am

2 stops47h 35m

$707

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 3/16

11:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

Male

Mon 3/22

12:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,011

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

10:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

Male

Tue 3/16

12:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

$1,017

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San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Wed 1/27

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Male

Wed 2/3

12:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,019

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Fri 3/12

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Male

Wed 3/24

12:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,019

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

3:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

Male

Mon 11/23

8:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,230

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 3/16

4:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops64h 35m

Male

Mon 3/22

8:15 am-1:50 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,244

Las VegasMalé

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - MLE Male

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/8

11:16 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 14m

Male

Sat 10/17

7:40 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops38h 17m

$1,251

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Male

Wed 11/11

4:25 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,253

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Maldives from California during January instead. Flights to Maldives in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,210.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to the 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 $1,393 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 $978 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Maldives from California in the past 72 hours is $447. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Maldives found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $707.

The fastest flight from California to Maldives takes 23h 35m

There are no direct flights from California to Maldives. There are no popular flight routes from California to Maldives.

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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 September 2026, there are 6 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 $758	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 243 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $857	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,027	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,216	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,249	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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