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Flights from Shanghai to Malé

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Malé (MLE) take about 7h 50m (5,861 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $349 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Malé

Carriers on PVG–MLE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $349 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $189. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$53127 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$257 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$3493 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$191 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$51031 Dec 2026 · China Eastern$193 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5217 Jan 2027 · China Eastern$264 · 1 stop22 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$45015 Feb 2027 · China Eastern$197 · 1 stop24 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$5102 Mar 2027 · China Eastern$189 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$51917 Apr 2027 · China Eastern$196 · 1 stop7 Apr 2027
May 2027$20841 May 2027 · China Eastern$512 · 3 stops1 May 2027 · China Eastern
Jun 2027$54119 Jun 2027 · China Eastern$270 · 1 stop17 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $191 for November 2026, $189 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 9 of 9 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Malé, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Malé flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Malé (MLE) takes about 7h 50m, covering 5,861 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Malé by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Velana International Airport is 5,861 km (3,642 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Malé?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–MLE route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Malé cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–MLE was $349 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 3 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Malé?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $189 one-way, against $512 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Malé?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $191 with one stop against $349 nonstop, a saving of $158. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Malé?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malé visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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