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$332+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 5/212:31 pm
SJO
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BCN
2 stops40h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/226:40 pm
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$749
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:15 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 05m
Air France
Sun 3/18:20 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop28h 30m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$752
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:15 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop29h 45m
Air France
Mon 6/86:10 am
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$757
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:05 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:20 am
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$758
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/178:30 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 55m
KLM
Wed 4/226:20 am
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 50m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$762
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/188:30 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 55m
KLM
Wed 4/226:20 am
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 50m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$763
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/512:35 pm
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:10 pm
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$767
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 6/46:25 pm
SJO
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BCN
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/86:10 am
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$768
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/76:25 pm
SJO
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BCN
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/199:15 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$772
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 20m
KLM
Tue 6/96:20 am
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$776
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:05 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:55 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$780
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/81:45 am
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop22h 55m
Avianca
Tue 3/1712:50 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop27h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$783

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$749
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,065
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 29, 2026.
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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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

8:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

6:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$763

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

6:25 pm-8:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/19

9:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$772

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/27

7:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops42h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/26

12:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$796

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/27

7:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops42h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 8/27

1:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$801

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

9:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop15h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 8/27

1:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$825

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/24

12:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/26

4:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

$841

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/24

12:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/25

11:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops40h 22m

$841

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/26

12:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/25

11:15 am-7:15 am

2 stops52h 00m

$841

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/24

12:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 8/27

4:10 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$841

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

1:21 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/16

6:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$854

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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 José to Barcelona-El Prat in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 José-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 José-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-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 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.
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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 to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $640). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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.

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 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Air France, and Air Canada from San José 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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,099 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

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?

    For a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. 8 airlines have flights to Barcelona-El Prat from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like KLM, Air Canada, and Avianca fly from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 45m. San José and Barcelona-El Prat Airport are separated by a distance of 5569 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with prices starting at $669. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $723 and $771, respectively. Users have found that Iberia is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 vacation 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 to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $640). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $926). 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 José to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$669Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$771Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$777Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$787Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air EuropaCheapest$970Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,032Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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