Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is five hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your JFK to MLA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and MLA:
Zurich Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is R 3,528. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,270. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to MLA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider staying in a hotel near MLA if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Malta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Malta International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport to central 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Valletta in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to visit Valletta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MLA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be explored once you've seen Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Gnien il Haddiem, Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without experiencing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.