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$459+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Wed 6/24
Wed 7/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 25, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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
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MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 12/67:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/22$824
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops43h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 11/137:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/24$825
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 11/211:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 11/137:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/23$850
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 11/137:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/23$868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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
3 stops67h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 10/107:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/24$874
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops67h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 11/137:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/23$875
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 11/211:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 11/157:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/23$898
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:30 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 11/157:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/23$918
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1612:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops67h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 9/127:40 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop26h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/22$925
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1612:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops67h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 9/118:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops49h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/22$933
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/137:00 am
SFO
-
MLE
2 stops45h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 11/207:05 pm
MLE
-
SFO
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/24$1,012
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:51 pm
SFO
-
MLE
2 stops61h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/98:35 pm
MLE
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,077

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 May 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$825
(China Eastern)

One-way from

$459
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,382
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One-way flight from California to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Maldives that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 10/18

11:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Male

Thu 10/22

8:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$1,089

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 10/18

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops67h 05m

Male

Thu 10/22

7:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 25m

$1,275

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

5:05 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops64h 30m

Male

Tue 8/18

9:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 45m

$1,307

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Male

Mon 8/24

11:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$1,357

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Fri 9/11

12:30 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops43h 05m

Male

Fri 9/18

8:35 pm-10:05 am

3 stops49h 30m

$1,418

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 10/18

4:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop28h 05m

Male

Thu 10/22

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,426

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 6/15

6:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Male

Wed 6/24

3:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,431
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaMalé

SNA - MLE

SNAMLE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

6:46 am-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Male

Fri 9/4

11:10 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,447

Santa AnaMalé

SNA - MLE

SNAMLE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/8

11:50 am-8:25 am

2 stops32h 35m

Male

Fri 10/16

9:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,453

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

5:05 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Male

Tue 8/18

4:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,460

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Best time to book a flight from California to Maldives

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Maldives from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $417). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,025). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Maldives?

The best time to book flights from California to Maldives is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, and Emirates fly from California to Maldives in about 32h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34h 50m. The distance between California and Maldives is about 9682 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 Singapore Airlines ($420), Sichuan Airlines ($421), and China Eastern ($433).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $417). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,025). 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 May 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$743Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$852Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,150Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,221Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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