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$44+ Cheap flights from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CDG — BCN
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:50 amCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Tue 12/95:00 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:55 amCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Tue 12/95:00 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/4$81
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:05 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Mon 12/87:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$83
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:05 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Wed 12/37:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$87
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:05 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Mon 12/87:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$88
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:25 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 45mVueling
Sat 12/67:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/293:25 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 45mVueling
Wed 12/37:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$96
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:05 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Fri 12/127:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/4$97
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:55 amCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Wed 11/197:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/4$98
This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:05 pmCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Thu 12/117:20 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/5$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:50 amCDG - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Wed 12/1012:40 pmBCN - CDG
Nonstop2h 00mVueling
Deal found 11/4$100

Cheap flight deals from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$80
(Vueling)

One-way from

$44
(Vueling)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$142

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$92 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charles de Gaulle 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Charles de Gaulle

Fly to

Barcelona-El Prat

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 12/5

10:05 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$103

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 11/29

3:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 11/30

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$104

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 2/27

9:50 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$116

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 12/11

11:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/16

1:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$121

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/2

10:05 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

2:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$122

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 2/16

9:50 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/18

7:20 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$124

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 12/15

7:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/17

8:25 am-8:45 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$127

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 12/12

2:35 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 12/18

7:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$130

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 12/9

9:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/10

1:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$133

ParisBarcelona

CDG - BCN

CDGBCN

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 1/15

10:05 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/18

2:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$136

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Compare providers for flights from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat

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 Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Charles de Gaulle with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $60). Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 CDG to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Charles de Gaulle 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 November 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport trip
Airports
CDG

Arrive early at CDG, especially if unfamiliar. Allow extra time for security, particularly at Terminal 2 gates.

Read more about CDGby Blane Bachelor
BCN

Take the Aerobus from BCN to the city center. It runs frequently, offers WiFi, and has USB charging points.

Read more about BCNby Duncan Madden
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on CDG

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on BCN

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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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 November 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France, Vueling, and easyJet from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Vueling
7.1
Good
1,206 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,841 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    For as low as $103, Vueling can have you in Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1h 50m. The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 533 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $48, easyJet will fly you from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to easyJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Vueling and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $81 and $131, respectively. easyJet is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on time: ASL Airlines Belgium (97%), LATAM Airlines (80%), Iberia (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $49. While the most popular route (Paris Charles de Gaulle - Barcelona-El Prat) can be booked for $91 on average, our data indicates $253 when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charles de Gaulle 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 Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $60). Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 3 airlines flying from Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charles de Gaulle 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
easyJetCheapest$48Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
VuelingCheapest$81Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Air FranceCheapest$131Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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