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$264+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BCN
Feb 15 — Feb 221
Sun 2/15
Sun 2/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 January 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$481
(Delta)

One-way from

$264
(British Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$628
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 4/1310:16 am
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops21h 54m
Delta
Wed 4/229:20 am
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops20h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$481
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 4/164:41 pm
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops18h 54m
British Airways
Mon 4/279:20 pm
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops30h 08m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$482
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:49 pm
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops31h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 4/221:15 pm
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops44h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$483
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 4/167:40 pm
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Wed 4/2210:45 am
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$484
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 4/157:30 am
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop18h 05m
British Airways
Mon 4/2010:30 am
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop19h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/411:05 am
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops21h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 3/85:50 am
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 4/1110:40 pm
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/227:55 am
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop16h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 1/236:15 am
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops17h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 1/3011:00 am
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops20h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$489
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 4/183:07 pm
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops36h 33m
British Airways
Sat 4/259:15 pm
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$490
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/85:35 pm
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Sun 2/159:10 am
BCN
-
SAN
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$491
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:00 am
SAN
-
BCN
1 stop16h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 6/912:15 pm
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops32h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/16$492
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 2/57:30 pm
SAN
-
BCN
2 stops39h 20m
British Airways
Thu 2/1211:15 am
BCN
-
SAN
2 stops30h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 1/15$493

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:05 am-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 3/8

5:50 am-6:48 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$487

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sat 3/21

10:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/1

7:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$491

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Fri 2/6

4:47 pm-9:35 am

2 stops55h 48m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 3/8

10:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$495

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sat 3/21

7:11 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops39h 54m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/1

7:40 am-10:34 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$501

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 3/8

6:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$522

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Fri 3/13

6:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/18

9:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$527

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 3/30

3:38 pm-7:35 am

1 stop30h 57m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/12

8:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$585

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 3/29

1:16 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$264

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 3/30

12:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$264

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:49 am-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$264

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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 San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice 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 Diego-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Diego-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 Diego to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 89 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 Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $463). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

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 January 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Iberia from San Diego 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,135 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,087 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 Diego to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day from 8 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Departing from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport will take you 21h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6025 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with prices starting at $465. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $483 and $492, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are British Airways ($270), Iberia ($272), and Lufthansa ($320).

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

    The most popular layover on flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is London. San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights stop in Munich the next most.

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

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $33 per day.

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

    Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus are the most popular attractions in Munich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Munich interested in visiting Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, or Altes Rathaus can do so by traveling 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. Travelers can rent a car at Munich Franz Josef Strauss for an average daily rate of $61 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

    Of the flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Chicago.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Barcelona-El Prat.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $463). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$465Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$483Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$492Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$528Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$531Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$604Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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