Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is eight hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SAN to MLA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport. Many travellers pass through Franz Josef Strauss Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport flight is 270 €. A return fare is currently 520 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to MLA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAN to MLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is Airport Drive.
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Malta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and find adventure across Valletta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Valletta. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Valletta in April.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Malta International Airport for August if you want to explore Valletta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAN to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be explored after 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.
Qormi is another well-known destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without visiting Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.
