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✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to The Maldives
Compare San Francisco – The Maldives fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 15,083 km and takes around 18 h 50 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance15,083 km (9,372 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 18 h 50 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceThe Maldives is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → MLE
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $1,373
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → The Maldives
- $1,373Nov 26
- $2,235Dec 26
- $1,423Jan 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Maldives
Best: December–April: the dry northeast monsoon brings sunshine, calm seas and excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving.
Shoulder season: November and late April: mostly good weather with lower prices and fewer visitors.
Weather by month in Malé
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- 31°Feb☀️
- 31°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr⛅
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Snorkel a house reef – Slip off the beach into warm, clear water filled with reef fish, turtles and baby sharks.
- Swim with whale sharks – Join a boat trip in South Ari Atoll to snorkel beside the world's biggest fish.
- See mantas at Hanifaru Bay – Watch dozens of manta rays feeding in Baa Atoll's protected bay during the plankton season.
- Stay on a local island – Sleep in a guesthouse on an inhabited island to experience Maldivian village life on a budget.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
San Francisco to The Maldives flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to The Maldives?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to The Maldives takes about 18 h 50 min for the 15,083 km (9,372 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is The Maldives from San Francisco?
The Maldives is about 15,083 km (9,372 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and The Maldives?
Right now The Maldives is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to The Maldives?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $1,373. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and The Maldives?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In The Maldives: Velana Intl (MLE).
Do I need a visa for Maldives?
It depends on your passport – see our Maldives visa & entry guide.
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