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How to get fromSan Francisco to Maléby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Malé by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SFO - MLE
    23h 44m
    $661–1,613

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane STS - MLE
    39h 29m
    $526–1,461

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane OAK - MLE
    31h 12m
    $757–2,109

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SJC - MLE
    31h 37m
    $713–2,015

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SMF - MLE
    35h 47m
    $782–2,166

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration24h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$637Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,108 km
  • Duration: 23h 44m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Malé, Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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