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$408+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in November or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$786
(Iberia)

One-way from

$408
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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November

Average price

$936
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Cheapest flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat
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 October 29, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/188:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$787
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/18:50 amSJO - BCN
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Tue 12/96:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$790
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Mon 12/89:55 amBCN - SJO
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/27$797
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:28 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$812
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops22h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/96:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$817
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/248:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$818
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/17:45 amSJO - BCN
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/911:35 amBCN - SJO
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$828
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops42h 00mAir Canada
Thu 12/111:35 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/27$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 35mKLM
Tue 12/27:55 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/27$835
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/288:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:20 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$843
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:05 amSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:35 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$848

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 October 29, 2025.
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

Tue 11/18

8:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$787

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

1:35 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$819

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

2:20 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/19

1:35 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$819

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/29

1:35 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$819

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 1/30

11:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$819

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

8:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/2

7:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$835

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

2:05 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/7

10:30 am-11:56 am

2 stops32h 26m

$839

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 1/30

11:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$865

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/8

5:50 am-1:15 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$893

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

11:28 pm-8:20 am

2 stops25h 52m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/27

6:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$901

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 October 24, 2025.

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 53 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 $648). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $950). 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 SJO to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 October 29, 2025.

When flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France, United Airlines, 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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
1,482 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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 Canada
7.1
Good
10,372 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,001 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

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

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 United Airlines fly from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San José and Barcelona-El Prat Airport are separated by a distance of 5569 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José 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 $659. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $670 and $723, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 36% 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 $648). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $950). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$670Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$777Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$787Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$829Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air EuropaCheapest$970Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
KLMCheapest$1,032Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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