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$381+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$736
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$381
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,471
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 August 20, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 8/2512:30 pmLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 9/108:35 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop25h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 11/147:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$736
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop41h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 10/248:35 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$791
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop41h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 10/198:35 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$830
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/1512:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop41h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/18:35 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$845
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop41h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 9/198:35 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$891
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:00 amSFO - MLE
2 stops46h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 11/267:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$895
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:00 pmSFO - MLE
2 stops67h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 10/258:35 pmMLE - SFO
2 stops49h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/18$899
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 11/177:00 amLAS - MLE
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/237:05 pmMLE - LAS
2 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$914
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/19:17 amLAS - MLE
2 stops44h 33mChina Eastern
Sun 11/97:05 pmMLE - LAS
2 stops34h 49mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$979
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/319:17 amLAS - MLE
2 stops44h 33mChina Eastern
Sun 11/97:05 pmMLE - LAS
2 stops34h 49mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$1,040
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:42 pmSAN - MLE
2 stops52h 08mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/187:15 pmMLE - SAN
2 stops37h 11mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/18$1,053

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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 August 20, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Male

Fri 11/14

7:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 55m

$736

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 50m

Male

Fri 10/24

8:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

$791

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 50m

Male

Sun 10/19

8:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop24h 30m

$830

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sun 11/30

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$844

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

12:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Wed 9/17

8:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 30m

$844

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sun 11/23

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$844

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Mon 12/1

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$844

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Mon 12/1

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$844

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Male

Sun 11/30

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

$844

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Male

Mon 2/2

12:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$845

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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 August 20, 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 China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, and Etihad Airways fly from California to Maldives in about 33h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 08m. 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), Singapore Airlines ($453), and Qatar Airways ($727).

  • 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$751Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$962Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,126Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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