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$546+ Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to San José (SJO)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
Dec 30 — Jan 61
Mon 12/30
Mon 1/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Barcelona-El Prat to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to San José (SJO). 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 25, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$791
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$546
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,235
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Cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2024.

This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:10 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 1/83:14 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops20h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/24$1,387
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.
Wed 12/256:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/88:35 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,410
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.
Wed 12/2511:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/82:20 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,471
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:05 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop26h 45mIberia
Tue 1/76:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 40mIberia
Deal found 12/24$1,569
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:15 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops51h 55mAir France
Mon 1/68:35 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops39h 45mAir France
Deal found 12/24$1,626
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops22h 55mDelta
Tue 1/72:19 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops19h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/24$1,660
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.
Sat 12/2812:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Mon 1/62:15 amSJO - BCN
1 stop22h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/24$1,917
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.
Fri 12/276:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops18h 55mKLM
Wed 1/88:10 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops15h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/24$1,937
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.
Fri 12/276:25 pmBCN - SJO
3 stops34h 31mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/710:15 amSJO - BCN
3 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/24$4,365

Find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José 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 December 25, 2024.

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BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/7

11:50 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

2:29 pm-8:55 am

2 stops34h 26m

$791

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/21

9:50 am-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

6:15 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 45m

$801

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/20

12:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

6:15 am-9:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

$809

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 2/10

11:10 am-11:41 am

2 stops31h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/22

6:18 am-10:55 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$823

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/21

3:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

8:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$874

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/16

11:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop32h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$944

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/21

12:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

2:15 am-7:40 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,046

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-7:08 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/9

8:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$1,052

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/16

6:40 am-9:19 pm

2 stops21h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

9:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop16h 25m

$1,066

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/16

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

4:05 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops23h 50m

$1,245

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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 Barcelona-El Prat to San José in December.
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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José, San José Province 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José, San José Province 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 Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Barcelona-El Prat with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 BCN to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 25, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated December 25, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Avianca, Lufthansa and Air Europa from Barcelona to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,911 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Air France
7.4
Good
1,500 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José, you will be flying into 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 inbound flights from Barcelona-El Prat per day. 4 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Barcelona-El Prat on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $791, Air Europa will fly you from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to Air Europa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Aeromexico - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $801 and $823, respectively. Air Europa is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $546. Air Europa flights start at $587 while deals on Delta start at $762 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 4 airlines flying from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. 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 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$699Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$712Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$714Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$746Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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