Barcelona-El Prat

$530+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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SJO — BCN
Dec 29 — Jan 51
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in May or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 December 24, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$796
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$530
(Vueling Global)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,194
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 24, 2024.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/46:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,108
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops15h 55mKLM
Tue 2/46:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops20h 08mKLM
Deal found 12/24$1,132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Tue 12/242:20 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/277:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 12/283:10 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops24h 20mIberia
Sat 1/1111:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 50mIberia
Deal found 12/24$1,280
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/254:05 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops20h 10mSWISS
Wed 1/16:45 amBCN - SJO
1 stop14h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/24$1,427
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 12/2810:15 amSJO - BCN
3 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/116:25 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops34h 33mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/24$2,659
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/272:15 amSJO - BCN
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Sat 1/1112:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/24$5,006

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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

5:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 6/10

3:15 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$790

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

12:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop36h 16m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 5/26

1:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$795

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

7:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/21

12:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$843

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/7

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 6/21

6:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$889

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/14

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$910

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

2:29 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops17h 56m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 5/25

7:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,020

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

2:29 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 5/26

11:50 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$1,028

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

6:05 am-7:35 am

1 stop17h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/21

12:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,113

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

2:04 am-9:00 am

1 stop22h 56m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/30

2:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

$1,119

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

9:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$535

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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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Travel insights for flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 63 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 $1,098). 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 December 24, 2024.

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 December 24, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines 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.
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

7.4
Good
1,503 reviews
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

7.0
Good
8,420 reviews
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was late do to issues with loading stuff. One of the two bathrooms in business class was not working. WiFi did not work 80% of the time. My bag came out last even though it had a priority tag

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 $796, 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 Air France and KLM. United Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 ($604), Air Canada ($744), and Turkish Airlines ($863).

  • 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 $1,098). 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 December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$689Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$724Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$725Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$747Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$773Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$802Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$868Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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