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$289+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MLA
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
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 August 4, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1010:30 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$701
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/910:30 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$705
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1010:30 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops22h 49m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/31$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/109:34 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops20h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$725
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/910:35 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$727
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/154:55 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops34h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$732
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/910:49 am
SAN
-
MLA
2 stops21h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:20 pm
MLA
-
SAN
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$737
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:30 pm
SFO
-
MLA
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/246:35 pm
MLA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$743
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:05 pm
LAX
-
MLA
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Tue 8/259:30 pm
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop23h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 7/31$745
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 8/1412:49 pm
LAX
-
MLA
2 stops19h 16m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/256:05 am
MLA
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/1$746
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:15 pm
SAN
-
MLA
1 stop14h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 8/245:55 pm
MLA
-
SAN
1 stop30h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/1$748
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:33 pm
ONT
-
MLA
2 stops23h 02m
British Airways
Tue 8/259:30 pm
MLA
-
ONT
2 stops29h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/31$760

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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$715
(KLM)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$724
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($185 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($31 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 August 4, 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

Sat 9/19

11:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 25m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 9/25

7:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$762

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

8:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 9/28

10:20 am-11:43 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$768

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Thu 9/17

11:04 am-8:20 am

2 stops36h 16m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 9/21

10:20 am-8:28 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$779

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 9/16

9:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 9/23

7:25 am-7:13 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$780

Santa AnaLuqa

SNA - MLA

SNAMLA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/18

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 9/25

7:25 am-8:23 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$780

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Fri 8/14

1:18 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 8/25

6:05 am-8:53 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$781

OntarioLuqa

ONT - MLA

ONTMLA

Ontario

Sat 8/15

1:18 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 8/25

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$781

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

6:40 am-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 8/23

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$818

San DiegoLuqa

SAN - MLA

SANMLA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-4:10 pm

3 stops23h 55m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 8/24

5:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$820

Los AngelesLuqa

LAX - MLA

LAXMLA

Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

7:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 11/20

1:50 pm-8:36 am

2 stops27h 46m

$822

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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 $583). Flying from California to Malta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). 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 57m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Malta is about 6698 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $83 and $96 on American Airlines and Breeze Airways, 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 $583). Flying from California to Malta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$467Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$471Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$483Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$489Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$540Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$659Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$756Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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