Barcelona-El Prat

$284+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — BCN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$623
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$854

Good round-trip deal

$1,270 or less

Good one-way deal

$870 or less
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From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat.
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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/72:50 pmATL - BCN
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/146:30 pmBCN - ATL
1 stop33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$623
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:55 pmATL - BCN
1 stop16h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/217:00 pmBCN - ATL
1 stop28h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$626
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/239:45 pmATL - BCN
1 stop19h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/27:50 amBCN - ATL
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/62:05 pmATL - BCN
1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2012:10 pmBCN - ATL
2 stops31h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$814
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:20 pmATL - BCN
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 4/231:10 pmBCN - ATL
1 stop15h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$829
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:41 amATL - BCN
2 stops15h 09mAir Canada
Wed 8/2012:10 pmBCN - ATL
2 stops16h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:50 pmATL - BCN
Nonstop8h 50mKLM
Wed 11/1210:55 amBCN - ATL
Nonstop10h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/25$859
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:25 pmATL - BCN
2 stops42h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/1810:40 pmBCN - ATL
2 stops40h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/25$866
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/193:30 pmATL - BCN
2 stops35h 20mSWISS
Mon 4/286:35 pmBCN - ATL
2 stops29h 14mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$881

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/7

2:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 4/14

6:30 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop33h 33m

$623

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

7:55 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/21

7:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$626

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/23

9:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/2

7:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$678

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/6

2:05 pm-7:50 am

1 stop11h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

12:10 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$814

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

10:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/23

1:10 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$829

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/6

10:41 am-7:50 am

2 stops15h 09m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

12:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$832

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/11

6:45 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/24

9:30 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$854

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/5

6:25 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 5/18

10:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops40h 10m

$866

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/15

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$874

AtlantaBarcelona

ATL - BCN

ATLBCN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/11

4:30 pm-7:15 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/24

9:30 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$887

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Atlanta-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Atlanta to Barcelona, such as Delta, SWISS and Air France. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), located 8.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. 14 airlines have flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat on a regular basis. Booking flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Barcelona-El Prat should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $626, was found to be the cheapest airline from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    $468 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with prices starting from $474 and $559, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on time: KLM (80%), Air France (80%), Delta (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is $810. On average you can expect to pay $1,384. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Barcelona-El Prat), can usually be booked for $548.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Copenhagen?

    Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are currently the most popular points of interest in Copenhagen at the moment. Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are located about 5.3 mi, 5.1 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers in need of a car in Copenhagen can rent one for about $33 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace. Travelers on a layover in London can visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace, by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to Barcelona-El Prat. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$450Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
WestJetCheapest$485Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
British AirwaysCheapest$511Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$535Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$607Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$611Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$654Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$680Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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