How to get from San Diego to Malaga

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 16h 10m including the connection. Other options: via London. Two tickets from $401.

Flights from San Diego to Malaga

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
16h 10m
two tickets, via New York
$401
connection options
2
straight-line distance
5,971 mi (9,609 km)
fastest
Via New York
16h 10m
with the connection
San Diego to New York flight 5h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Malaga: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Malaga flight 7h 43m
two ticketsfrom $401
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 35m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Malaga: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Malaga flight 2h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,213

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Malaga

Weather by month

Best time to visit: July, August and September, +29° to +32° by day, sea +24° to +26°. In November it is +21° by day and +13° at night, sea +18°, with 4 rainy days.

Jan
+17° +9° +15° 6 days
Feb
+18° +10° +15° 5 days
Mar
+19° +11° +16° 12 days
Apr
+22° +13° +17° 6 days
May
+25° +16° +19° 4 days
Jun
+29° +21° +22° 3 days
Jul
+32° +23° +25° 1 days
Aug
+32° +24° +26° 1 days
Sep
+29° +20° +24° 4 days
Oct
+25° +18° +21° 6 days
Nov
+21° +13° +18° 4 days
Dec
+18° +10° +16° 8 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Malaga?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Malaga?
Via New York: 5h 27m to the connection, 7h 43m after it, about 16h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Malaga with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $401. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Malaga?
New York (16h 10m total) and London (16h 35m total).
How far is Malaga from San Diego?
5,971 mi (9,609 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.