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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to the Maldives

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Malé
Malé1 stop$784
Addu City
Addu City2 stops$1,747
Malé
Malé1 stop$784
Addu City
Addu City2 stops$1,747

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to the Maldives

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$784China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 28
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$813China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-MLE
70h 55m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:55 am - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
45h 05m2 stops
$815China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:55 am - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
45h 05m2 stops
$817China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$823China Eastern
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$825China Eastern
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$830China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-MLE
40h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:05 pm - 9:00 amMLE-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$831China Eastern
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:15 pmSFO-MLE
23h 35m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 7:50 amMLE-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$834Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 24
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3:00 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-GAN
33h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 12:40 pmGAN-SFO
35h 00m2 stops
$1,747Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to the Maldives flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to the Maldives is October, when tickets cost $1,170 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,022 and $1,751 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to the Maldives?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to the Maldives, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$784
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • Are there any flights from San Francisco to Gan International Airport?

    While there are no flights to this airport because the only carrier is Sri Lankan Airlines, other nearby airports exist. Velana International Airport is a good choice, and many one or two-stop flights depart in the early to late afternoon. Gan Airport is about 331 miles from Velana International Airport and Sri Lankan Airlines flights are available from Gan.

  • Are there any alternative airports near San Francisco to travel to Maldives?

    Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a good choice, and it offers multiple one- to three-stop flights to Maldives. Most flights depart in the early morning, with layovers averaging 7h 30min. This airport is less crowded depending on which day you travel, and you might find bargain fares compared to flights from San Francisco.

  • Are there strict laws I need to know before traveling to Maldives?

    When visiting any country, to enjoy your stay, it helps to research local traditions. Maldives is an Islamic country, and violating its laws could carry penalties. Local dress standards require that shoulders are covered, and tight-fitting shorts are not allowed. The arms and upper legs should be covered while swimming or bathing. Topless bathing for both men and women is not allowed under Islamic law.

  • What is the best way to get around Maldives?

    Since Maldives is a series of islands, you have many convenient transportation choices upon arrival. There are no car rentals, but water and street taxis are available and reasonably priced. Perhaps the cheapest option is ferries. Ferries are available from the airport to Malé and other islands, where you can walk or bicycle around the area.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to the Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to the Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to the Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to the Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to the Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to the Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to the Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,224 on average. Morning departures are around 4% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,299.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • Four international airports serve flights from San Francisco to Maldives. Velena International Airport is the primary airport in Maldives, located 1.2 miles from the capital city of Malé on Hulhulé Island.
  • When traveling from San Francisco to Maldives, Malé Airport (MLE) is a good choice to make your trip easier. This airport is often less crowded, and it connects Trivandrum, India, and other islands in Maldives.
  • For travel from San Francisco to Malé, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines all offer one-stop flights. The layovers are approximately 7h 50min, usually in Istanbul or Dubai. Most flights depart in early to late afternoon, and later flights are overnight trips.
  • Current laws in Maldives don’t require child car seats in either taxis or rental cars, but it’s highly advisable to use one for the child’s safety. Most car rental companies will have car seats available, but it’s best to check before your trip.
  • Passports are required for travel from San Francisco to Maldives, and they must be valid for six months past the expected departure date. Tourist visas are also required; they are available at the airport and good for 30 days. Maldives has no restrictions on currencies. For all laws, it’s best to call the Maldives embassy to make certain you understand the rules.
  • San Francisco International Airport offers one- to three-stop flights to all four major international airports in Maldives. The Airport Butler offers customized airport concierge services for departures and arrivals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3422 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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