Barcelona-El Prat

$240+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BCN
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/147:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Thu 4/162:05 pm
BCN
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 3/6$482
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/284:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop32h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/510:35 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop37h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$485
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 8/174:30 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 8/276:00 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/6$486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 8/174:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$487
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 8/117:20 pm
SFO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 8/314:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/37:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 4/274:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/187:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 9/74:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/157:00 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$500
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 8/194:35 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop23h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 9/110:40 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/8$501
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 8/174:45 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/16:45 pm
BCN
-
SFO
2 stops28h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/9$502

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$482
(Iberia)

One-way from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$605

Good round-trip deal

$626 or less

Good one-way deal

$367 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat flights.
From San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

8:05 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/12

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$642
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/25

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$689

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

8:10 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/31

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$702

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

4:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 4/25

7:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$766

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/2

11:00 am-11:12 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$770

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

8:55 am-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/14

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 25m

$779

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

8:10 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/6

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$782

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/17

1:15 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$793

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:10 am-8:00 am

1 stop35h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 8/23

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$802

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/19

4:10 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

$806

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Barcelona-El Prat Airport 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 San Francisco-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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 44 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $371). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on BCN

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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 March 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andIberia from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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??

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from San Francisco; 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 21 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport can take about 14h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $642. San Francisco and Barcelona-El Prat Airport are separated by a distance of 5952 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip from $349. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $357, and LEVEL, from $369. LEVEL is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $166. LEVEL flights start at $190 while deals on LEVEL start at $210 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport consider choosing Air Canada (100%), United Airlines (100%) or Lufthansa (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $208. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat) can be booked for $485 on average, our data indicates $1,903 when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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

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

    Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres are currently the most popular points of interest in Lisbon at the moment. Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal and Londres are located about 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Lisbon Humberto Delgado for about $19 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $33.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $371). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$349Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$357Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$369Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$374Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
IberiaCheapest$394Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$418Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$421Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$444Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$447Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$449Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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