Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Malé?

Flights from San Diego to Malé usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Male (MLE).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Malé?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Malé: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Malé pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Diego to Malé pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Malé?

On the San Diego to Malé route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,312 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,888: a $576 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Malé?

Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Malé?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Malé takes 0h 00m, covering 9,784 miles.

What are the earliest and latest flights from San Diego to Malé?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Malé: • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am. The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Malé?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Malé changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,175 to $9,724. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Malé?

Malé is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (Maldives Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Malé flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Malé range from $1,316 to $1,797, with an average of $1,472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,316 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Malé?

China Eastern ($1,175) and Qatar Airways ($1,288) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Malé according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Malé?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,690. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Malé which airport offers the shortest layover?

Istanbul (IST) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Malé layovers at 832 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

6:15 am - 5:50 pmSAN San Diego-MLE Male

47h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:05 pm - 3:10 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

33h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,175China Eastern

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

8:20 pm - 5:15 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

44h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:25 pm - 7:07 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

33h 42m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,208Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 3

4:31 pm - 8:25 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

26h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 5:55 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

33h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,288Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 3

6:15 am - 8:25 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

37h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:45 pm - 7:28 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

35h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,301Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

10:46 pm - 8:25 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

45h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 7:28 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

35h 48m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,305Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

10:23 am - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-MLE Male

39h 22m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:40 am - 8:01 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

46h 21m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,317Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 3

8:33 pm - 10:15 pmSAN San Diego-MLE Male

36h 42m2 stops San Francisco Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 7:55 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

44h 00m3 stops Singapore Changi Frankfurt am Main New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,438Singapore Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 3

8:33 pm - 10:15 pmSAN San Diego-MLE Male

36h 42m2 stops San Francisco Singapore Changi

12:55 pm - 7:55 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

44h 00m3 stops Singapore Changi Frankfurt am Main New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,439Singapore Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

7:50 am - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-MLE Male

42h 40m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

7:40 pm - 7:28 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

35h 48m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,452Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

11:11 am - 8:25 amSAN San Diego-MLE Male

33h 14m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 5:10 pmMLE Male-SAN San Diego

32h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,567Qatar Airways

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Malé?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Malé start at $1,175. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,316 to $1,797. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,175 on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Malé?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Malé, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 28% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Malé?
Flights from San Diego to Malé usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Male (MLE).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Malé?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Malé:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Malé pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Diego to Malé pass through Istanbul (IST), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Malé?
On the San Diego to Malé route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,312 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,888: a $576 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Malé?
Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Malé?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Malé takes 0h 00m, covering 9,784 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from San Diego to Malé?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Malé:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Malé?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Malé changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,175 to $9,724. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Malé?
Malé is 12 hours ahead of San Diego (Maldives Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Malé flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Malé range from $1,316 to $1,797, with an average of $1,472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,316 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,312 - about $576 less than Friday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Malé trip for May. Fares historically average $1,309 round-trip in that month - typically $3,413 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Male Airport.
- Barceló Nasandhura Malé
- Unima Grand
- H78 Maldives

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