Málaga to Boca Raton (AGP–BCT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.

Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.

US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.

The Cercanías C-1 commuter rail runs from Málaga Centro-Alameda to the airport in 12 minutes (€1.80). Trains run every 20–30 minutes from around 06:00 to midnight.

Taxis from Málaga center cost €15–20 flat rate. From Marbella, taxis run €60–80 and take 45–60 minutes. The A-45 airport bus connects Málaga city center for €3 with several stops.