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How to get from San Francisco to Malaga

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Lisbon: about 15h 23m including the connection. Other options: via Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin and New York. Two tickets from $398.

Flights from San Francisco to Malaga

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Best fares from San Francisco to Malaga

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Cheapest month June 2027 tickets from $498

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Lisbon
15h 23m
two tickets, via Madrid
$398
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,946 mi (9,569 km)
fastest
Via Lisbon
Portugal
15h 23m
with the connection
San Francisco to Lisbon flight 11h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Lisbon to Malaga flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $411
Via Madrid
Spain
15h 40m
with the connection
San Francisco to Madrid flight 11h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Madrid to Malaga flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $398
Via Barcelona
Spain
16h 5m
with the connection
San Francisco to Barcelona flight 11h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Barcelona to Malaga flight 1h 45m
two ticketsfrom $412
Via Dublin
Ireland
16h 10m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Malaga flight 3h
two ticketsfrom $865
Via New York
16h 18m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York flight 5h 35m
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 $400

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 Francisco to Malaga?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Lisbon.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Malaga?
Via Lisbon: 11h 8m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 15h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Malaga with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $398. 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 Francisco and Malaga?
Lisbon (15h 23m total), Madrid (15h 40m total), Barcelona (16h 5m total), Dublin (16h 10m total) and New York (16h 18m total).
How far is Malaga from San Francisco?
5,946 mi (9,569 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.