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$434+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLE
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/112:00 pmSFO - MLE
1 stop40h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 12/107:05 pmMLE - SFO
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/18$788
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 11/2411:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 12/57:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/18$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 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 11/19$891
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:30 amLAX - MLE
2 stops47h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 11/267:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/17$902
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 11/2510:45 pmLAX - MLE
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:45 pmMLE - LAX
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Wed 12/3111:30 amLAX - MLE
1 stop41h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 1/117:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/16$952
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 11/249:15 pmLAX - MLE
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:55 amMLE - LAX
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,042
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:30 amLAX - MLE
3 stops47h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 12/77:05 pmMLE - LAX
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/18$1,043
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 11/249:15 pmLAX - MLE
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/612:00 pmMLE - LAX
2 stops58h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,057
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:00 amSMF - MLE
2 stops46h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 12/412:55 amMLE - SMF
3 stops50h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/16$1,091
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 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 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:05 pmMLE - SFO
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,229
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:40 amSAN - MLE
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/712:30 pmMLE - SAN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,561

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 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
3 stars

Round-trip from

$737
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,335
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 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 19, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Male

Tue 12/9

12:55 am-9:00 am

3 stops45h 05m

$877

San FranciscoMalé

SFO - MLE

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Male

Thu 1/29

12:55 am-9:00 am

3 stops45h 05m

$937

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

11:30 am-11:55 pm

3 stops47h 25m

Male

Sat 1/24

12:55 am-9:05 am

3 stops45h 10m

$965

SacramentoMalé

SMF - MLE

SMFMLE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

6:06 am-5:50 pm

2 stops46h 44m

Male

Sun 2/8

7:05 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,026

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 1/28

9:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops45h 00m

Male

Mon 2/2

9:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,108

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/8

6:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops55h 30m

Male

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-10:48 pm

2 stops49h 38m

$1,115

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Male

Mon 2/16

9:10 am-8:52 pm

2 stops48h 42m

$1,124

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

11:30 am-5:10 am

2 stops29h 40m

Male

Mon 5/4

9:10 am-7:05 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$1,124

Los AngelesMalé

LAX - MLE

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

7:35 am-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Male

Mon 5/18

9:25 am-7:05 pm

2 stops45h 40m

$1,124

Las VegasMalé

LAS - MLE

LASMLE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

10:03 am-5:05 am

2 stops30h 02m

Male

Sun 3/8

9:35 am-6:33 pm

2 stops45h 58m

$1,124

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Best time to book a flight from California to Maldives

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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 $1,397). 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 19, 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, Etihad Airways, and Air India fly from California to Maldives in about 32h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. 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 China Eastern ($436), Singapore Airlines ($451), and Qatar Airways ($679).

  • 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 $1,397). 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 19, 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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