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Cheap flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from £393

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£637

One-way from

£393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£809
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 59m total
  • San José to Barcelona
6/8
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • San José to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

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 18 April 2025.

Sat 17/506:00SJO - BCN
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/513:30BCN - SJO
2 stops41h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£637
Sat 1/1109:00SJO - BCN
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1112:15BCN - SJO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£666
Tue 27/514:29SJO - BCN
2 stops18h 06mAir Europa
Tue 10/611:50BCN - SJO
2 stops18h 03mAir Europa
Deal found 17/4£738
Tue 10/619:25SJO - BCN
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Tue 17/617:15BCN - SJO
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£777
Wed 28/514:40SJO - BCN
2 stops24h 55mSWISS
Tue 3/620:00BCN - SJO
1 stop25h 10mSWISS
Deal found 17/4£803
Thu 12/613:25SJO - BCN
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Sun 15/619:40BCN - SJO
2 stops29h 45mKLM
Deal found 17/4£814
Sat 31/501:40SJO - BCN
1 stop23h 20mAvianca
Sun 8/614:00BCN - SJO
1 stop17h 30mAvianca
Deal found 17/4£845
Fri 5/1218:10SJO - BCN
1 stop19h 15mIberia
Mon 22/1208:00BCN - SJO
1 stop15h 45mIberia
Deal found 17/4£927

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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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Route

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Return

Price

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

06:00-07:50

2 stops41h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 24/5

13:30-22:39

2 stops41h 09m

£637

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

08:45-14:00

1 stop21h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 12/6

13:15-22:50

1 stop17h 35m

£692

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

14:29-16:35

2 stops18h 06m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/6

11:50-21:53

2 stops18h 03m

£738

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

19:25-19:45

1 stop16h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 17/6

17:15-13:10

2 stops27h 55m

£777

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/6

20:00-13:10

1 stop25h 10m

£803

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/6

13:25-16:25

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 15/6

19:40-17:25

2 stops29h 45m

£814

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

01:40-09:00

1 stop23h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 8/6

14:00-23:30

1 stop17h 30m

£845

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/8

08:50-13:10

1 stop20h 20m

£393

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/6

10:10-09:00

1 stop14h 50m

£454

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/4

07:55-13:15

2 stops21h 20m

£609

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 return flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 72 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 £52). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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 18 April 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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

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 20.0 - 91.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

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 18 April 2025.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, at £637, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air Europa and Lufthansa. United Airlines is currently priced 19% 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 cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are Avianca (£454), United Airlines (£609), and Turkish Airlines (£633).

  • 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 holiday 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 £52). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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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