Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Valletta and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your MLA to LAX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MLA and LAX:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 6,326 is the best price for a one-way Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,199. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MLA to LAX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MLA to LAX.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
When it comes to Malta International Airport's on-time performance, 72.79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Malta International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Valletta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MLA:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Malta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLA to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, head for San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key highlights.