From the Costa del Sol to Manhattan, with a short stop in Dublin.
Aer Lingus flies from Malaga to New York JFK from €364 return, with one stop in Dublin. The price holds on many dates in February and early March 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Malaga, Spain
- To: New York (JFK), United States
- Airline: Aer Lingus
- Stops: 1 stop in Dublin
- Price: €364 return
- When: February - March 2027
Example dates:
01/02/2027 - 09/02/2027
04/02/2027 - 11/02/2027
09/02/2027 - 16/02/2027
15/02/2027 - 22/02/2027
03/03/2027 - 10/03/2027
The stop in Dublin is short: about 2h20 on the way out and 2h40 on the way back. You clear US immigration in Dublin before boarding, so you land at JFK as a domestic passenger. The Saver fare includes hand luggage only.
💰 How far does your money go?
A caña in Malaga costs €2-2.50. In New York, a pint is closer to €9 and a coffee €5, but there are ways to save: a slice of pizza costs about €3, a bagel with cream cheese €5 and a subway ride €2.80. A seven-day unlimited MetroCard pass pays for itself in two days.
☀️ The Weather
February is the coldest month in New York. Expect highs of 4-6°C, nights below freezing and the chance of snow. Early March is a little milder, with highs around 9°C. Bring a warm coat, a hat and good shoes.
🏨 Where to Stay
Midtown for the sights, downtown for food and nightlife.
HI New York City Hostel · 8.7/10 · From €78/night
A huge, well-run hostel on the Upper West Side, a block from Central Park, with private rooms.
Arlo SoHo · 8.2/10 · From €235/night
Compact, stylish rooms in Hudson Square, with a rooftop bar and SoHo on the doorstep.
The Standard, High Line · 8.0/10 · From €316/night
The glass hotel straddling the High Line in the Meatpacking District, with floor-to-ceiling views.
🎯 What to Do
Winter is when New York is at its most local.
MoMA: The Museum of Modern Art: Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol and a sculpture garden in the middle of Midtown.
A Knicks game at Madison Square Garden: NBA basketball in the world's most famous arena, February is mid-season.
Roosevelt Island Tramway: A cable car over the East River for the price of a subway ride, with skyline views.
Grand Central Terminal: The Beaux-Arts station, its whispering gallery and oysters at the Oyster Bar downstairs.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
New York is the easiest base for the US East Coast.
Philadelphia: The Liberty Bell and the best cheesesteaks, about 1h20 by train.
Washington, D.C.: The Smithsonian museums are free, about 3 hours by train.
Boston: History, seafood and Harvard, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
Niagara Falls: Frozen waterfalls in winter, about 1h20 by air to Buffalo. Search flights
From €364 return, Malaga to New York. Pack a coat and go.
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