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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Spain

Flights from San Jose to Malaga

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Malaga. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 13h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 39m
SJOAGPMAD

San Jose to Malaga at a glance

Fastest journey13h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Malaga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJO Madrid (MAD) AGP
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express
One airline, one ticket ~13h 39m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) AGP
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Corendon Dutch Airlines, easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m
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3
SJO Montreal (YUL) AGP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~14h 43m
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SJO New York (EWR) AGP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 19m
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SJO Paris (CDG) AGP
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~15h 31m
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SJO Frankfurt (FRA) AGP
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,433 km5,237 miles
Journey time
13h 39mestimate
Time difference
+7hMalaga vs San Jose
Currency in Malaga
EUR
Airports
SJO → AGP

Flights from San Jose to Malaga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Malaga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Montreal. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Malaga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,433 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Malaga?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Montreal (YUL) and New York (EWR). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Malaga?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Malaga: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Malaga?
Malaga is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.

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