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$359+ Cheap flights from California to Malta

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Malta

Cheapest flights from California to Malta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Malta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/214:45 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop34h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/286:20 pm
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$696
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:10 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/257:25 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$703
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:25 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/17:25 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$705
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:25 am
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/243:10 pm
MLA
-
SAN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$707
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:25 am
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops20h 20m
Air France
Mon 8/2410:20 am
MLA
-
SAN
2 stops20h 56m
Air France
Deal found 5/16$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:15 pm
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/238:25 pm
MLA
-
SAN
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$715
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2911:59 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop23h 21m
KLM
Wed 10/77:25 am
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops21h 53m
KLM
Deal found 5/12$716
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:15 am
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:25 am
MLA
-
SAN
2 stops20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$717
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2111:56 am
ONT
-
MLA
2 stops23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:25 am
MLA
-
ONT
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$717
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:10 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop15h 50m
SWISS
Sun 11/82:25 pm
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops61h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 5/17$721
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:25 am
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops20h 20m
Air France
Sun 8/2310:55 am
MLA
-
SAN
2 stops21h 05m
Air France
Deal found 5/16$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:15 pm
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops41h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/2312:30 pm
MLA
-
SAN
1 stop35h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/13$726

Find flight deals from California to Malta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Malta flight deals. Data was last updated May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$696
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$359
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$946
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Malta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Malta that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

10:59 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 21m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/7

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$706

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

7:25 am-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 8/24

10:20 am-11:43 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$708

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

7:25 am-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 8/24

10:20 am-10:16 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$712

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Fri 8/21

11:56 am-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 49m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 8/26

7:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$717

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/7

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$752

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Tue 9/29

10:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop25h 10m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/7

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$752

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 9/27

7:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$756

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

10:59 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 21m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/7

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$756

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 10/19

10:20 am-12:32 am

2 stops23h 12m

$762

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 10/18

1:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$776

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Malta

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Malta?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Malta, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Malta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Malta (average of $432). Flying from California to Malta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Malta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Malta?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Malta in 20h 20m. Fly via KLM, Air France, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Malta is about 6756 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Malta one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $270. Users have also found prices from $357 and $379 on SWISS and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Malta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Malta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Malta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Malta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Malta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Malta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Malta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Malta (average of $432). Flying from California to Malta in October is currently the most expensive (average of $600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Malta

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Malta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$467Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$471Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$483Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$489Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$599Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$659Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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