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$441+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
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 March 21, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 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
Wed 9/168:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$795
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 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
Wed 9/168:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$802
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
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 3/18$807
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 9/112:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Wed 9/98:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/18$814
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2511:45 am
SFO
-
MLE
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/211:10 pm
MLE
-
SFO
1 stop22h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$829
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop41h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 9/138:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$845
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 8/1912:05 am
LAX
-
MLE
2 stops56h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2910:45 am
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$846
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/1812:00 pm
SFO
-
MLE
2 stops43h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 5/248:35 pm
MLE
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$850
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1112:30 pm
LAX
-
MLE
3 stops43h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 9/168:35 pm
MLE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/16$852
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:05 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 8/271:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop42h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16$855
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/912:05 am
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/2411:10 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 9/49:15 pm
LAX
-
MLE
1 stop36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 9/111:05 pm
MLE
-
LAX
1 stop44h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/16$860

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 March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$795
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$441
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,283
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Maldives that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Sat 4/18

9:45 pm-5:15 am

2 stops43h 30m

Male

Sat 4/25

7:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,078

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

6:30 am-5:15 am

2 stops34h 45m

Male

Thu 4/23

9:50 am-11:55 pm

2 stops50h 05m

$1,091

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Tue 4/7

9:45 pm-5:15 am

2 stops43h 30m

Male

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,102

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

10:35 am-7:35 am

2 stops33h 00m

Male

Tue 4/21

7:30 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$1,125

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 4/8

10:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops42h 35m

Male

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,130

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops42h 35m

Male

Wed 4/22

7:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,130

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 4/6

8:25 pm-5:15 am

2 stops44h 50m

Male

Mon 4/13

8:50 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,130

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:46 am-5:15 am

2 stops30h 29m

Male

Tue 4/21

7:30 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,130

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/3

2:48 pm-9:35 am

2 stops30h 47m

Male

Sun 5/10

9:05 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,149

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

11:05 pm-5:15 am

2 stops42h 10m

Male

Wed 5/13

7:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,175

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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 $743). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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, American Airlines, and Emirates fly from California to Maldives in about 26h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 10m. The distance between California and Maldives is about 9366 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 Spirit Airlines ($58), American Airlines ($79), and Southwest ($84).

  • 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 $743). Flying from California to Maldives in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$744Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$852Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,152Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,221Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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