Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LAX to MLA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and MLA include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
C$328 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$794. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to MLA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LAX to MLA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Explore without limits with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Valletta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to the centre of Valletta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Valletta in April.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MLA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be explored once you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in Malta, head for Qormi, roughly 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi are among the biggest draws.