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$434+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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.
SJO — BCN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 April 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$793
(United)

One-way from

$434
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,067
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Cheapest flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/279:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 50mAir Canada
Wed 11/512:15 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$791
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:30 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/612:10 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$793
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/241:30 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1011:15 amBCN - SJO
2 stops43h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$815
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:25 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Tue 6/101:50 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops31h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/3$905
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:30 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops28h 10mAvianca
Wed 11/1912:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/3$940
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop22h 20mIberia
Mon 6/236:10 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop28h 25mIberia
Deal found 4/3$945
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:42 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 53mAir Europa
Fri 10/3111:50 amBCN - SJO
2 stops17h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 4/3$974
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:40 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 00mAir France
Sun 6/156:10 amBCN - SJO
1 stop19h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/4$987
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 6/67:40 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops19h 05mKLM
Sun 6/156:20 amBCN - SJO
2 stops19h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/3$1,045

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 6/6

12:10 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$793

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 6/10

11:15 am-10:39 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$815

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

7:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 6/10

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$905

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/22

8:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/6

1:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$933

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

4:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/23

6:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$945

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/15

6:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$987

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

7:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/15

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$1,045

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/30

10:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/31

12:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,051

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

2:29 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/8

11:50 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$1,071

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

12:55 am-8:35 pm

3 stops35h 40m

$434

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Barcelona-El Prat in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San José, San José Province-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 San José, San José Province-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-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 San José, San José Province-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 San José to Barcelona-El Prat

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 35 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 San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 SJO to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 April 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France and United Airlines from San José to Barcelona by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,751 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,040 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 San José to Barcelona-El Prat?

    For a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. 7 airlines have flights to Barcelona-El Prat from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $815, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air Canada. United Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are Avianca ($557), Air Europa ($651), and United Airlines ($828).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José 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 San José to Barcelona-El Prat.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$725Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$802Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$819Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$868Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air EuropaCheapest$918Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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