Maldives

$467+ Cheap flights from California to the Maldives

LAX — MLE
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from California to Maldives

Thu 11/1211:30 am -
1 stop41h 20m
Tue 11/177:05 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/6$847
Thu 12/311:30 am -
1 stop41h 20m
Thu 12/107:05 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/5$879
Wed 11/2511:30 am -
2 stops45h 00m
Wed 12/210:30 pm -
3 stops47h 35m
Deal found 11/5$934
Sun 11/2911:30 am -
1 stop41h 20m
Sun 12/610:30 pm -
3 stops47h 35m
Deal found 11/8$936
Tue 12/19:30 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Thu 12/108:30 pm -
1 stop35h 30m
Deal found 11/6$1,066
Tue 12/111:30 am -
3 stops69h 00m
Thu 12/107:05 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/6$1,123
Tue 12/111:30 am -
1 stop41h 20m
Tue 12/87:05 pm -
1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 11/9$1,145
Sun 11/296:35 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Tue 12/159:00 am -
1 stop44h 30m
Deal found 11/7$1,362
Mon 12/76:35 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Mon 12/1410:35 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 11/7$1,427
Mon 11/306:35 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Sun 12/1310:35 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 11/7$1,446
Fri 11/66:35 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Thu 11/1910:35 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 11/6$1,552
Sun 11/296:35 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Tue 12/159:55 am -
2 stops44h 05m
Deal found 11/7$1,563

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$771
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$467
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,431
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From California to Maldives
One-way flight from California to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

11:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Thu 1/14

11:35 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops55h 55m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$618

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Fri 1/22

3:20 pm-4:05 pm

3 stops59h 45m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$632

Los AngelesMalé

LAX Los Angeles - MLE Male

LAXMLE

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$637

San DiegoMalé

SAN San Diego - MLE Male

SANMLE

San Diego

Sun 1/17

10:13 am-7:50 am

2 stops32h 37m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$714

San DiegoMalé

SAN San Diego - MLE Male

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 1/11

6:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$725

San DiegoMalé

SAN San Diego - MLE Male

SANMLE

San Diego

Fri 1/15

7:36 am-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 14m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$767

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 1/5

6:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Thu 1/14

6:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$795

San FranciscoMalé

SFO San Francisco - MLE Male

SFOMLE

San Francisco

Tue 1/5

7:25 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops55h 40m

Male

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$817

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maldives (average of $1,097). Flying from California to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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 70 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

  • How long is the flight from California to Maldives?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic fly from California to Maldives in about 26h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h. 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 JetBlue ($72), Southwest ($82), and American Airlines ($88).

  • 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 $1,097). Flying from California to Maldives in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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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Alternative routes for California to Maldives

Top 5 airlines flying from California to Maldives

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$758Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,254Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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