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$316+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLA
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
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 March 26, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/76:45 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1510:30 am
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$604
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/612:55 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/2110:40 am
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$622
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:45 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/2910:30 am
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$629
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:35 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop28h 15m
SWISS
Mon 4/208:20 pm
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop29h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 3/25$636
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/46:45 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/137:25 pm
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$641
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:35 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop14h 30m
SWISS
Mon 4/208:20 pm
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop29h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 3/23$643
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:05 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$646
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/1312:55 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop35h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/1910:30 am
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$647
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/166:45 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/2610:30 am
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$651
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/86:25 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/147:25 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$656
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:55 pm
SFO
-
MLA
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/137:25 pm
MLA
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$658
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 9/24:45 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop37h 10m
KLM
Tue 9/157:25 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/23$660

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 March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$604
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$316
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$718
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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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Malta that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

10:35 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 4/20

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$663

San FranciscoLuqa

SFO - MLA

SFOMLA

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

6:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 9/28

7:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$697

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 8/24

7:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 25m

$705
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Tue 4/7

1:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 4/16

7:25 am-8:42 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$714

San FranciscoLuqa

SFO - MLA

SFOMLA

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

11:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 4/21

7:25 am-8:51 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$719

San FranciscoLuqa

SFO - MLA

SFOMLA

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 5/13

12:55 pm-12:50 am

2 stops20h 55m

$728

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 8/25

6:05 am-8:52 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$733

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Wed 8/12

1:18 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 8/20

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$733

San FranciscoLuqa

SFO - MLA

SFOMLA

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

1:40 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 5/11

1:05 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$734

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 8/23

8:25 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$757

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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 $440). Flying from California to Malta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Malta?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Malta in 17h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Malta is about 6653 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 $440). Flying from California to Malta in July is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$467Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$471Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$483Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$487Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$585Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$650Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$672Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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