Statistics on Dublin-Malaga flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Malaga (from: Dublin)

The average price to go to Malaga from Dublin airport is $ 181 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 123 (in january) and $ 228 (in july), which is a saving of $ 59 or a surplus of $ 47 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $109 to $163 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malaga before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Malaga plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malaga from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 123, saving $ 59 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 181). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 228).

Flight Dublin-Malaga: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 102 $ 123 very good price
February$ 114 $ 160 fair price
March$ 131 $ 166 fair price
April$ 155 $ 193 high price
May$ 162 $ 181 fair price
June$ 177 $ 211 high price
July$ 203 $ 228 very high price
August$ 166 $ 189 fair price
September$ 155 $ 172 fair price
October$ 155 $ 203 high price
November$ 116 $ 136 good price
December$ 140 $ 203 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Malaga

Created with Highcharts 8.2.21%1%10%10%37%37%30%30%12%12%5%5%2%2%1%1%Percentage of plane tickets found at this price$0 to $55$55 to $109$109 to $163$163 to $217$217 to $271$271 to $326$326 to $380$380 to $434010203040

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Dublin to Malaga range from $0 to $434. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $55), 1% at the maximum price (from $380 to $434). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $109 to $163 (37% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Malaga flight

There are 7 companies that serve Dublin from Malaga airport: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, TAP, Swiss, Vueling Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Express.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Dublin->Malaga route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $181 $181 $180 $180Average ticket price: direct flight or flight with layover(s)Direct flightFlight with layover75100125150175200

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Dublin-Malaga flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1.1 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Dublin-Malaga flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $8. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $6.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Malaga to Dublin departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $14. Conversely, departing from Malaga on a sunday may cost you an additional $14.

Top prices Dublin-Malaga

Round tripDatesPrice
Dublin → Malaga05-04 to 14-04-2025$ 93 
Dublin → Malaga22-04 to 29-04-2025$ 115 
Dublin → Malaga01-05 to 29-05-2025$ 97 
Dublin → Malaga04-05 to 08-05-2025$ 109 
Dublin → Malaga19-05 to 24-05-2025$ 109 
Dublin → Malaga20-05 to 24-05-2025$ 109 
Dublin → Malaga13-08 to 22-08-2025$ 115 
Dublin → Malaga23-08 to 29-08-2025$ 101 
Dublin → Malaga25-08 to 29-08-2025$ 101 
Dublin → Malaga24-11 to 29-11-2025$ 112 

When to book your flight Dublin - Malaga to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Malaga flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Malaga, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 151 $, which is a saving of 30 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (35 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Dublin to Malaga flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 85 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 96), 3 to 4 months ($ 98), 8 to 9 months ($ 120), 9 to 10 months ($ 120)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 103 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 105), 3 to 4 months ($ 124), 4 to 5 months ($ 152)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 134 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 138), 4 to 5 months ($ 159), 6 to 7 months ($ 154), 7 to 8 months ($ 160), 8 to 9 months ($ 160), 9 to 10 months ($ 158), 10 to 11 months ($ 158), 11 to 12 months ($ 142)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 159 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 177), 2 to 3 months ($ 167), 4 to 5 months ($ 187), 5 to 6 months ($ 189)
May

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 152 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 174), 4 to 5 months ($ 166), 6 to 7 months ($ 178), 7 to 8 months ($ 170), 8 to 9 months ($ 167), 9 to 10 months ($ 163), 10 to 11 months ($ 170)
June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 186 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 207), 5 to 6 months ($ 191), 6 to 7 months ($ 193), 7 to 8 months ($ 196), 8 to 9 months ($ 190), 11 to 12 months ($ 200)
July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 201 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 222), 5 to 6 months ($ 228), 7 to 8 months ($ 205), 8 to 9 months ($ 207), 9 to 10 months ($ 205), 10 to 11 months ($ 202), 11 to 12 months ($ 218)
August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 166 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 180), 3 to 4 months ($ 186), 6 to 7 months ($ 189), 7 to 8 months ($ 183), 8 to 9 months ($ 172), 9 to 10 months ($ 177), 10 to 11 months ($ 179), 11 to 12 months ($ 178)
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 155 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 163), 6 to 7 months ($ 172), 8 to 9 months ($ 161), 9 to 10 months ($ 158), 10 to 11 months ($ 158), 11 to 12 months ($ 163)
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 140 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 183), 8 to 9 months ($ 198), 9 to 10 months ($ 175), 10 to 11 months ($ 180), 11 to 12 months ($ 159)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 85 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 112), 6 to 7 months ($ 126), 7 to 8 months ($ 122), 8 to 9 months ($ 128), 9 to 10 months ($ 131)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 150 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 154), 2 to 3 months ($ 200), 9 to 10 months ($ 166), 10 to 11 months ($ 192), 11 to 12 months ($ 197)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Malaga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $4 more.

Dublin to Malaga: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 203
$93 to $528		Find a flight
May 2025$ 146
$92 to $512		Find a flight
June 2025$ 160
$116 to $249		Find a flight
July 2025$ 177
$129 to $280		Find a flight
August 2025$ 135
$101 to $185		Find a flight
September 2025$ 165
$119 to $210		Find a flight
October 2025$ 207
$115 to $344		Find a flight
November 2025$ 138
$112 to $194		Find a flight
December 2025$ 186
$126 to $323		Find a flight
January 2026$ 134
$121 to $146		Find a flight
February 2026$ 191
$126 to $310		Find a flight
March 2026$ 175
$126 to $329		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and december are cheaper to travel to Malaga. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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