New York to Valletta (JFK–MLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–MLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,590 miles in approximately 9h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 3 | 76W | 9h07 | SkyTeam | AF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Valletta from New York
| Metric | JFK→MLA | LGA→MLA | TEB→MLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 16m | 8h 28m | 10h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MLA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Valletta.
US passport holders enter Malta visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Malta is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Malta International Airport (MLA), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Italy, Greece, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Malta is an archipelago of three inhabited islands: Malta (the largest, 246 square km), Gozo, and Comino. Valletta, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world, built by the Knights of St. John after the Great Siege of 1565. The Gozo ferry from Cirkewwa runs every 45 minutes and takes 25 minutes. Comino's Blue Lagoon is a popular swimming and snorkeling spot reachable by boat from both Malta and Gozo.
No direct flights connect the US to Malta. Route through London (about 3 hours to MLA on Air Malta or Ryanair), Rome (about 1 hour 20 minutes), or Frankfurt (about 2 hours 30 minutes). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 11 to 15 hours. Malta uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. The Tallinja bus network covers the entire island of Malta from the main hub in Valletta for EUR 1.50 ($1.62) per ride in winter and EUR 2 in summer, or EUR 21 ($22.70) for a 7-day Explore card that includes unlimited rides on Malta and Gozo buses and the Gozo ferry. Restaurant meals cost EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Maltese and English are both official languages, so communication is never an issue.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–MLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MLA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to MLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MLA is about 9 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,590 miles (7,386 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and Teterboro (TEB).