Maldives

$638+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MLE
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Maldives

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 4/146:20 am
SAN
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MLE
2 stops47h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 4/217:40 pm
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$1,038
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/206:15 am
SAN
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MLE
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/269:35 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops45h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,121
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2110:25 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/299:50 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops45h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,130
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/279:00 pm
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops51h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/37:15 pm
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops38h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,131
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:34 pm
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops43h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:10 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,136
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/2310:35 pm
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops41h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/27:15 pm
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops30h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,137
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 4/2110:25 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops30h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/29:50 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops46h 14m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,139
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 4/2110:25 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops30h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/289:50 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops45h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,144
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 4/209:15 pm
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/307:30 pm
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops35h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,180
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/196:20 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops47h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 4/287:40 pm
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$1,206
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2110:25 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/279:10 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops46h 54m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,235
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 4/2210:25 am
SAN
-
MLE
2 stops30h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/299:50 am
MLE
-
SAN
2 stops45h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,240

Find flight deals from San Diego to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,038
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$638
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,423
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Male flight deals.
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From San Diego to Maldives
One-way flight from San Diego to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($484 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($217 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to the Maldives that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Maldives

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Depart

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San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Fri 3/20

6:15 am-5:05 am

2 stops34h 50m

Male

Thu 3/26

9:35 am-7:09 pm

2 stops45h 34m

$1,121

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Tue 4/21

10:25 am-7:35 am

2 stops33h 10m

Male

Fri 5/1

9:10 am-2:02 pm

2 stops40h 52m

$1,139

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 4/22

10:25 am-5:15 am

2 stops30h 50m

Male

Fri 5/1

7:30 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,249

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-5:05 am

2 stops42h 35m

Male

Tue 2/17

9:35 am-8:00 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$1,266

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Wed 5/27

7:59 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops37h 51m

Male

Sun 5/31

11:10 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,284

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Sun 4/19

7:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops45h 05m

Male

Wed 4/29

11:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$1,287

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Mon 4/20

9:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Male

Wed 4/29

11:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$1,287

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Sun 3/8

8:44 pm-5:05 am

2 stops44h 21m

Male

Mon 3/23

9:10 am-7:52 pm

2 stops46h 42m

$1,320

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Sat 4/18

2:16 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops38h 19m

Male

Wed 4/29

11:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$1,327

San DiegoMalé

SAN - MLE

SANMLE

San Diego

Sun 3/22

9:31 am-8:25 am

2 stops34h 54m

Male

Thu 3/26

9:40 am-9:21 pm

2 stops47h 41m

$1,360

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Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from San Diego to the Maldives have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Maldives?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Maldives. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Maldives?

    Departing from San Diego to Maldives will take you 33h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9784 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Maldives one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Maldives are Spirit Airlines ($60), United Airlines ($99), and American Airlines ($120).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Maldives that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Maldives flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Maldives?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Maldives.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Maldives?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Maldives

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,293Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,298Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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