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$298+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Malta

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$616
(SWISS)

One-way from

$298
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,163
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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 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/58:05 amLAX - MLA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:20 pmMLA - LAX
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$582
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 11/156:30 pmLAX - MLA
2 stops36h 25mAir Canada
Sat 11/2212:00 pmMLA - LAX
2 stops42h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$619
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:35 pmLAX - MLA
1 stop28h 20mSWISS
Mon 5/128:20 pmMLA - LAX
1 stop29h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$629
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/172:55 pmLAX - MLA
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/306:00 amMLA - LAX
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$656
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:48 pmSNA - MLA
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amMLA - SNA
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$672
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:00 amONT - MLA
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amMLA - ONT
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$672
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 10/196:05 amSFO - MLA
2 stops25h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/2612:40 pmMLA - SFO
1 stop38h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$679
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 10/71:50 pmLAX - MLA
1 stop26h 00mKLM
Wed 10/157:25 amMLA - LAX
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/28$694
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:00 amLAX - MLA
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amMLA - LAX
2 stops45h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$695
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:05 amONT - MLA
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/125:50 amMLA - ONT
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$702
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/11:35 pmSNA - MLA
2 stops41h 45mAir Canada
Thu 5/86:00 amMLA - SNA
2 stops39h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$704
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/219:00 amLAX - MLA
2 stops18h 45mAir France
Wed 10/296:00 amMLA - LAX
2 stops22h 46mAir France
Deal found 4/29$709

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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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Malta that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Malta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

8:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 5/27

9:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$623

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

2:49 pm-8:55 am

2 stops33h 06m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 10/20

8:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$650

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

2:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$656

Santa AnaLuqa

SNA - MLA

SNAMLA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

1:48 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-10:12 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$672

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$672

San FranciscoLuqa

SFO - MLA

SFOMLA

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

6:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 10/26

12:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$679

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

1:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/15

7:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$694

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops45h 48m

$695

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-8:46 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$709

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Tue 10/7

1:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$712

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Malta

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

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 $695). Flying from California to Malta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,310). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Malta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Malta as you normally would.

Rainfall in Malta by month

Plan your trip to Malta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malta ranges from 0.4 - 4.3 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Malta when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Malta by month

Plan your trip to Malta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malta. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from California to Malta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $426. Users have also found prices from $427 and $466 on British Airways and Air Canada, 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 $695). Flying from California to Malta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,310). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Malta

Discover the top 8 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$657Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$671Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$708Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air FranceCheapest$718Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$735Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$769Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$780Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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