Cheap flights from San José to Málaga from £354

Cheap flights from San José to Málaga from £354

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£354
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£404
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£414
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£414
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£421
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£426
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£1,051
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£1,058
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£1,071
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£1,073
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
San José SJOMálaga AGP
£1,078
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,123
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How much do flights to Málaga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£354

Cheapest round-trip

£1,051

Average round-trip

£1,096

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

Getting from Málaga airport to the city center

Fastest options: Cercanías train and taxi. Best value: airport bus (Línea A Express) and Cercanías train.

Málaga is served by Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. This busy airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via train, bus, taxi, and ride-hailing services. The Cercanías commuter train connects the airport to Málaga Centro-Alameda station in around 12 minutes, while the dedicated airport bus provides an affordable alternative. Taxis offer fixed-rate fares to central Málaga, and private transfers are available for those seeking door-to-door convenience.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

12 min

€1.80; single ticket

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and cheapest option

15-25 min

€4; single ticket

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with luggage

15-25 min

€20 – €25; fixed fare to central Málaga

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€15 – €30; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€30 – €50; pre-booked; varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Costa del Sol

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Cercanías train station is located in Terminal 3; follow signs for 'Tren' after arrivals.
  • Taxis operate on fixed fares to central Málaga; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Málaga

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Málaga
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Alcazar, Seville, Spain - Alhambra - Mezquita of Cordoba

Check-in for a flight from San José to Málaga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Málaga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January15°C9°C
February16°C9°C
March17°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May23°C15°C
June27°C19°C
July30°C22°C
August30°C23°C
September27°C20°C
October23°C17°C
November19°C13°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
331
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
30°C21°C
18 Jul
32°C24°C
Sunday
12 Jul
32°C22°C
19 Jul
31°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
33°C21°C
20 Jul
34°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
33°C23°C
21 Jul
30°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
35°C24°C
22 Jul
17%
31°C24°C
Thursday
16 Jul
34°C25°C
23 Jul
31°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
39°C27°C
24 Jul
31°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Air Europa, Avianca, Iberia Airlines, and Air France. San José and Málaga have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Málaga, consider visiting Alcazar, Seville, Spain, Alhambra, and Mezquita of Cordoba.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from Málaga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Málaga and London, Manchester, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Prague, Barcelona, Inverness, Madrid, Bristol, Bucharest, Paris, Glasgow, Vilnius, Amsterdam, Vienna, Warsaw, Tallinn, Rome.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What airports are near Málaga?
The main airport in Málaga is Málaga. It is also served by Málaga, Seville, Tangier Ibn Battouta, Federico García Lorca, Jerez, Almería, Gibraltar International.
Which airlines fly between San José and Málaga?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Málaga with Vueling, Air Europa, Avianca, Iberia Airlines, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Málaga?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Málaga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San José and Málaga?
Traveling between San José and Málaga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero
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