Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SFO to MLA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SFO and MLA:
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Rs97,194 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs174,352. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to MLA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLA if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car and explore Valletta and beyond with your own wheels. MOVIS, BEE Malta and Sun Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to MLA in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many cities in Malta waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without visiting Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.