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Cheapest return flight
£920
Typical prices: £698-£863
Emirates
Sun 14/10Thu 18/10
CPT - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£2,086
Typical prices: £383-£547
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/2
CPT - MLE • 1 stop
When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 8% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £687 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 16h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Malé (CPT-MLE)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Malé

Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
18h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
16:30 - 18:05MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
£920Emirates
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
22h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 16:45MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£933Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 09:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
17h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:00 - 16:40MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£951Emirates
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 14:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
22h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 10:15MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Doha Hamad Intl
£1,055Qatar Airways
Sun, 13 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 21:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
23h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 18:00MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
£1,113Emirates
Sun, 13 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 15:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
22h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 18:00MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
£1,129Emirates
Sun, 13 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
19h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Emirates Logo
16:25 - 11:40MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
£1,219Emirates
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:10 - 11:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
41h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:30 - 10:15MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
£1,501Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:10 - 11:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
41h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:30 - 10:15MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl
£1,588Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:10 - 11:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-MLE Male
41h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
12:30 - 14:10MLE  Male-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole
£1,688Malaysia Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Malé flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cape Town to Malé with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Malé?

Return flights from Cape Town to Malé start at £920. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £698 to £863. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £920 on Emirates.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Malé?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Malé and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Malé?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Malé at £703 return.
•December (£849) and July (£800) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 20% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Malé the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Malé are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Malé flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£920
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Malé flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Malé?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Cape Town to Malé. Flights with 1 stopover take between 16h 45m and 40h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Malé flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Malé range from £698 to £863, with an average of £760 over the past 12 months. Anything below £698 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Malé flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £760. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Malé changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £920 to £5,932. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Malé looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £2,107, which is 389% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Malé?

    Flights from Cape Town to Malé usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Male (MLE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Malé pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Malé most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 56% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 0% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 0% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Malé?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Cape Town to Malé route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £738 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £823, a difference of £85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Malé?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 45m, compared to 18h 43m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Malé?

    Malé is 3 hours ahead of Cape Town (Maldives Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Malé flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £738 – about £85 less than Saturday (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Malé trip for February. Fares historically average £703 return in that month – typically £146 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.
    - H78 Maldives
    - Huvan Beach Hotel at Hulhumale'
    - Samann Grand

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