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$253+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Barcelona

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SAN — BCN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Diego to Barcelona are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Barcelona (S37). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$688
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$253
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Barcelona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Barcelona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/1610:30 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/411:00 amBCN - SAN
2 stops22h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$692
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:10 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/28:35 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/26:15 amSAN - BCN
1 stop17h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1211:00 amBCN - SAN
1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$697
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/247:15 amSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Wed 4/911:35 amBCN - SAN
1 stop31h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/20$702
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:15 amSAN - BCN
2 stops20h 30mIberia
Tue 3/41:30 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop17h 42mIberia
Deal found 1/21$706
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/810:37 pmSAN - BCN
2 stops35h 28mBritish Airways
Mon 3/178:55 pmBCN - SAN
2 stops31h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$724
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/186:20 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 3/246:20 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop30h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$727
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:30 pmSAN - BCN
2 stops51h 20mAir Canada
Sun 4/612:15 pmBCN - SAN
2 stops32h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$737
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/197:50 amSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 50mKLM
Tue 3/2511:10 amBCN - SAN
2 stops19h 38mKLM
Deal found 1/21$752
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/77:00 amSAN - BCN
2 stops26h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 pmBCN - SAN
2 stops31h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$817
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:20 amSAN - BCN
1 stop17h 20mFinnair
Tue 3/410:05 amBCN - SAN
2 stops39h 00mFinnair
Deal found 1/21$836
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/261:35 pmSAN - BCN
2 stops17h 05mAir France
Thu 4/1011:35 amBCN - SAN
1 stop18h 07mAir France
Deal found 1/20$1,045

Find flights from San Diego to Barcelona within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Barcelona 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 January 21, 2025.

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San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 2/16

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/4

11:00 am-12:14 am

2 stops22h 14m

$692

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 2/2

6:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/12

11:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$697

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 5/4

8:22 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 23m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/10

2:05 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop37h 23m

$698

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 3/24

7:15 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/9

11:35 am-10:11 am

1 stop31h 36m

$702

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 2/16

6:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops20h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/4

1:30 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$706

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sat 3/8

10:37 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops35h 28m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/17

8:55 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$724

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Tue 3/18

6:20 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/24

6:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$727

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Fri 3/28

7:30 pm-6:50 am

2 stops51h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/6

12:15 pm-11:48 am

2 stops32h 33m

$737

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Wed 3/19

7:50 am-7:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/25

11:10 am-10:48 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$752

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 2/16

6:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop17h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/4

10:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$836

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Barcelona

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Barcelona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 SAN to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Barcelona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Barcelona, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Barcelona?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Barcelona flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Barcelona by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona 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 when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona. 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. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair and Lufthansa from San Diego to Barcelona have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Barcelona. 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 Diego to Barcelona?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Barcelona from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Barcelona should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Barcelona from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Barcelona round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Barcelona round-trip from $688. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $692, and American Airlines, from $697. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Barcelona for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Barcelona one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $426. Users have also found prices from $517 and $521 on British Airways and Air Canada, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Barcelona?

    The most popular layover on flights from San Diego to Barcelona is London. London is followed by Chicago in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San Diego to Barcelona. Toronto ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Diego to Barcelona flights.

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

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and 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 $37 per day.

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

    Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are currently the most popular points of interest in Chicago at the moment. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $56 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Toronto?

    Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame are the most popular attractions in Toronto if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame can be visited by traveling about 12.1 mi, 11.9 mi, and 12.3 mi respectively from Toronto Pearson Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Toronto Pearson Intl for about $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Barcelona flights?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Barcelona layover in Philadelphia least frequently. Munich sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Diego to Barcelona.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Barcelona that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Barcelona?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Barcelona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Barcelona 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 Diego to Barcelona?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 San Diego to Barcelona

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Barcelona. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$503Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$509Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$514Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$518Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$534Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$542Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$544Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$556Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$573Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$575Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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