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

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

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 Santa Ana to Malé takes 27h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Malé takes 27h 55m 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.

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 56% 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.

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 August 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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12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

26h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$706China Eastern

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

8:35 pm - 10:05 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

49h 30m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$707China Eastern

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

9:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 00m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:30 pm - 7:30 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

36h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,053Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

9:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

8:30 pm - 7:30 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

36h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,053Sichuan Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

3:55 pm - 8:25 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

28h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:35 pm - 1:35 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

34h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,119Qatar Airways

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3:55 pm - 8:25 amSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

28h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 pm - 1:35 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

52h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,119Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

7:50 pm - 10:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

37h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 7:55 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

44h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,169Singapore Airlines

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

46h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

31h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,182Singapore Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

5:00 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

64h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

4:30 pm - 2:00 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

33h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,214Emirates

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

5:00 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MLE Male

64h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

8:15 am - 2:00 pmMLE Male-SFO San Francisco

65h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,214Emirates

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41h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

26h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,091China Eastern

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

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43h 05m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou Kunming Changshui

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

26h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,122China Eastern

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

12:50 am - 9:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 05m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

10:55 pm - 7:50 amMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

44h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

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

43h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

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64h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

8:15 am - 2:15 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

66h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,511Emirates

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34h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:15 am - 2:15 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

42h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

$1,525Emirates

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33h 21m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 7:19 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

35h 39m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,645Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Sep 5

12:05 am - 9:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

33h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:05 pm - 7:55 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

42h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,987Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18

1:49 pm - 8:25 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MLE Male

30h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 6:26 pmMLE Male-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

34h 46m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$2,186Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18

9:49 am - 11:50 amLAX Los Angeles-MLE Male

38h 01m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

11:10 pm - 12:50 pmMLE Male-LAX Los Angeles

25h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita

$3,458Singapore Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

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China Eastern flights from California to Maldives

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China Eastern

Sep 27

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Oct 5

MLE7:40 pmMale

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$706

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Sep 27

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Oct 4

MLE8:35 pmMale

49h 30m

3 stops

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$707

China Eastern

Sep 20

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

41h 20m

1 stop

MLE5:50 pmMale

Oct 5

MLE7:40 pmMale

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:05 amLos Angeles

$744

Air India flights from California to Maldives

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Air India

Sep 14

SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

37h 15m

2 stops

MLE11:45 amMale

Sep 23

MLE12:45 pmMale

30h 15m

2 stops

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$1,104

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Oct 7

SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

37h 15m

2 stops

MLE11:45 amMale

Oct 11

MLE12:45 pmMale

30h 15m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$1,125

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Aug 30

SFO10:30 amSan Francisco

37h 15m

2 stops

MLE11:45 amMale

Sep 13

MLE12:45 pmMale

30h 15m

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SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$1,129

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12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

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Mon 10/5

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

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Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

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8:35 pm-10:05 am

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LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Male

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8:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

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9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

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1 stop36h 00m

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Mon 9/14

3:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 30m

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Wed 9/23

3:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,119

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

3:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 30m

Male

Tue 9/22

9:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops52h 35m

$1,119

Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Male

Sun 11/8

12:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop44h 00m

$1,169

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

11:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop46h 05m

Male

Tue 10/27

12:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,182

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

5:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops64h 35m

Male

Tue 9/1

4:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,214

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

5:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops64h 35m

Male

Wed 9/2

8:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops65h 45m

$1,214

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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 $1,183.

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 $1,416 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 $1,094 on momondo.

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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 August 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 $743	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 231 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,583 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,125	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,471 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,139	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,221	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,648 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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