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Flights from San Francisco to Male

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or New Delhi, about 23h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 24m
SFOMLEFRA

San Francisco to Male at a glance

Fastest journey21h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Male

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SFO Frankfurt (FRA) MLE
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 47m
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2
SFO New Delhi (DEL) MLE
Leg 1: Air India · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~21h 24m
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3
SFO London (LHR) MLE
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~23h 56m
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4
SFO Shanghai (PVG) MLE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 11m
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5
SFO Dubai (DXB) MLE
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~22h 35m
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SFO Rome (FCO) MLE
Leg 1: ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: ITA Airways, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~24h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
15,069 km9,358 miles
Journey time
21h 24mestimate
Time difference
+13hMale vs San Francisco
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
SFO → MLE

Flights from San Francisco to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, New Delhi and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,069 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Male?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), New Delhi (DEL), London (LHR) and Shanghai (PVG). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Male?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Male?
Male is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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