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$418+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$726
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$418
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,289
From California to Maldives
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop41h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 11/77:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$726
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/2412:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 12/37:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/112:00 pmSFO - MLE
2 stops70h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 12/77:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 11/411:30 amLAX - MLE
2 stops47h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 11/1112:55 amMLE - LAX
2 stops45h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$739
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:30 pmLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 11/97:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$741
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/212:00 pmSFO - MLE
2 stops43h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 10/128:35 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$785
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1411:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 11/237:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/16$813
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:30 pmLAX - MLE
2 stops43h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 10/277:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$820
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:30 pmLAX - MLE
3 stops67h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 10/138:35 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/17$822
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/1712:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 11/267:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$836
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/1512:00 pmSFO - MLE
3 stops70h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 11/2212:55 amMLE - SFO
2 stops45h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$850
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/1312:00 pmSFO - MLE
3 stops46h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 11/167:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$893

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Maldives that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Maldives

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

10:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Male

Thu 10/30

8:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$926

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 50m

Male

Tue 10/21

8:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops48h 30m

$988

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

9:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 00m

Male

Tue 11/11

12:45 pm-6:45 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,067

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

11:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops40h 50m

Male

Tue 11/11

9:35 am-11:54 pm

2 stops51h 19m

$1,093

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Male

Tue 11/4

11:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,102

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 10/27

6:16 am-5:05 am

2 stops34h 49m

Male

Wed 11/5

9:35 am-2:15 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,141

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 10/27

6:16 am-5:05 am

2 stops34h 49m

Male

Wed 11/5

9:35 am-7:46 pm

2 stops47h 11m

$1,175

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-5:10 am

2 stops35h 10m

Male

Wed 10/8

7:35 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,183

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/13

11:44 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops50h 06m

Male

Mon 3/23

9:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,187

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

6:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Male

Tue 11/18

9:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,200

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Best time to book a flight from California to Maldives

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $1,243). Flying from California to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MV?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Maldives as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from California to Maldives?

    Airlines like Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, and Air India fly from California to Maldives in about 33h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 50m. The distance between California and Maldives is about 9683 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 ($436), Qatar Airways ($751), and Etihad Airways ($782).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $1,243). Flying from California to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,990). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Maldives

Discover the top 7 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$744Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air IndiaCheapest$962Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,172Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,198Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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