Maldives

$450+ Cheap flights from California to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
May 9 — May 161
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Cheap flight deals from California to Maldives

Cheapest flights from California to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:30 pm
LAX
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MLE
2 stops43h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 9/157:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$778
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/3011:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 12/67:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$824
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/8$825
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
2 stops43h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/8$832
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
2 stops43h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 9/157:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$858
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/412:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops43h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/7$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/112:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sat 10/107:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/7$872
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 9/168:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops49h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/8$873
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/8$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops67h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 9/157:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/8$888
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:00 pm
SFO
-
MLE
1 stop41h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 9/168:35 pm
MLE
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/4$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/27:00 am
SFO
-
MLE
2 stops45h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 12/167:05 pm
MLE
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/6$1,011

Find flight deals from California to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$778
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$450
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,318
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Male flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Male flights.
From California to Maldives
One-way flight from California to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Maldives that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Maldives that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/28

11:41 pm-7:35 am

2 stops43h 54m

Male

Fri 5/8

9:10 am-9:30 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$1,102

San JoseMalé

SJC - MLE

SJCMLE

San Jose

Sun 9/27

9:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops44h 45m

Male

Thu 10/1

7:40 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$1,110

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 4/27

9:15 pm-5:15 am

2 stops44h 00m

Male

Mon 5/4

7:30 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,130

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/6

11:29 pm-5:15 am

2 stops41h 46m

Male

Sun 5/10

9:10 am-10:16 pm

2 stops49h 06m

$1,130

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/2

2:49 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 26m

Male

Tue 5/5

7:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,149

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 5/4

9:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops46h 20m

Male

Mon 5/11

9:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops46h 10m

$1,161

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 4/29

10:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops42h 35m

Male

Wed 5/6

7:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,180

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/1

6:30 am-7:35 am

2 stops37h 05m

Male

Sat 5/16

7:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,180

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

5:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops55h 10m

Male

Wed 5/6

11:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,207

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

5:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops55h 10m

Male

Wed 5/13

4:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,223

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to the Maldives

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Maldives?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $742). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,276). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Maldives. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from California to Maldives?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Emirates fly from California to Maldives in about 43h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 16m. The distance between California and Maldives is about 9591 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Maldives one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Maldives are China Eastern ($378), Singapore Airlines ($420), and Sichuan Airlines ($421).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Maldives?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Maldives.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Maldives?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Maldives by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Maldives?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $742). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,276). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Maldives

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Maldives. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$744Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$852Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,152Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,221Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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