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$410+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 5, 2025.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 12/37:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5$723
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/1712:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 11/267:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5$737
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:30 amLAX - MLE
3 stops47h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 12/37:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$774
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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
3 stops70h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 12/77:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$785
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 12/107:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$806
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/1111:30 amLAX - MLE
2 stops47h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 11/237:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5$820
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Vliegwinkel 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 12/37:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$829
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 12/147:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/4$831
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 12/107:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$870
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/36:20 amSAN - MLE
2 stops46h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/107:05 pmMLE - SAN
2 stops33h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$1,149
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:59 pmLAS - MLE
2 stops62h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/37:05 pmMLE - LAS
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,263
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amBUR - MLE
2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 11/108:45 pmMLE - BUR
2 stops34h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,414

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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
3 stars

Round-trip from

$724
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$410
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,289
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Maldives that are best for you.

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California

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Maldives

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Tue 12/2

12:55 am-9:05 am

2 stops45h 10m

$774

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

11:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops47h 25m

Male

Tue 12/2

12:55 am-9:05 am

2 stops45h 10m

$874

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

11:30 am-11:55 pm

3 stops71h 25m

Male

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$954

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Male

Wed 3/18

7:05 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$985

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Male

Sun 3/8

11:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,030

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

10:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Male

Wed 3/11

11:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,033

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 1/26

9:10 am-7:50 am

2 stops33h 40m

Male

Thu 2/5

8:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,054

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Wed 12/10

9:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,139

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 12/3

6:20 am-5:50 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Male

Wed 12/10

7:05 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$1,149

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

9:30 am-5:05 am

2 stops30h 35m

Male

Mon 3/2

9:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops51h 24m

$1,155

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $744). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,387). 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 November 5, 2025.

When flying from California to Maldives, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Maldives?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Maldives. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Maldives flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from California to Maldives in about 33h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 40m. The distance between California and Maldives is about 9784 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), Singapore Airlines ($453), and Qatar Airways ($676).

  • 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 $744). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,387). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Maldives

Discover the top 6 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$744Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$970Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,147Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,172Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,221Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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