Barcelona-El Prat

$245+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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SAN — BCN
Aug 25 — Sep 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in January or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$583
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$873
From San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat

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 August 20, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 12/29:24 amSAN - BCN
1 stop14h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 12/1612:30 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop18h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/19$583
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:45 pmSAN - BCN
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/249:10 amBCN - SAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$588
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/202:55 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop34h 35mIberia
Fri 10/1012:20 pmBCN - SAN
1 stop20h 20mIberia
Deal found 8/18$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/306:15 amSAN - BCN
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:45 amBCN - SAN
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$590
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 10/307:10 amSAN - BCN
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/49:55 amBCN - SAN
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 9/2310:40 pmSAN - BCN
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amBCN - SAN
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$592
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 10/1410:10 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Wed 10/2211:35 amBCN - SAN
1 stop20h 39mDelta
Deal found 8/18$593
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Wed 10/157:50 pmSAN - BCN
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 11/1810:05 amBCN - SAN
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/18$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/316:25 amSAN - BCN
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Fri 11/146:00 amBCN - SAN
2 stops23h 26mDelta
Deal found 8/18$595

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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 August 20, 2025.
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 Diego

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Barcelona-El Prat

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/20

10:30 am-8:33 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$583

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Tue 12/2

9:24 am-9:00 am

1 stop14h 36m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/16

12:30 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$583

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 9/29

10:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-8:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Tue 12/2

7:21 am-9:00 am

2 stops16h 39m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/16

12:30 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 10/26

10:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/7

10:30 am-11:31 am

2 stops34h 01m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-8:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Wed 12/24

12:48 pm-9:10 am

2 stops35h 22m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 1/14

12:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Mon 12/1

6:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops18h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/24

10:30 am-10:43 am

2 stops33h 13m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sun 9/28

8:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-8:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$587

San DiegoBarcelona

SAN - BCN

SANBCN

San Diego

Sat 9/27

10:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-8:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$587

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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 4 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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-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 August 20, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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 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-El Prat Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport 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.

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 August 20, 2025.
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.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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??

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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 14h 36m. 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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with prices starting at $528. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $540 and $544, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

  • 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 $41 per day.

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

    Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park are the most popular attractions in Chicago if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $66 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?

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San Diego to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$528Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$540Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$544Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$565Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$573Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$587Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$622Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$623Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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