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$340+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 February or November, booked 62 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$780
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$340
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,178
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Tue 11/111:35 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$780
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:50 amSJO - BCN
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Tue 12/96:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$784
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$791
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:28 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/301:35 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$795
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$797
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:28 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/221:35 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$802
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:45 amSJO - BCN
1 stop27h 50mAvianca
Tue 1/2012:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$810
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:45 amSJO - BCN
1 stop22h 55mAvianca
Mon 1/192:40 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops27h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$811
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/112:20 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/272:55 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$812
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/211:37 amSJO - BCN
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/162:00 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$816
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:35 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/277:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:37 amSJO - BCN
2 stops44h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/33:05 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops48h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$819

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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 September 11, 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

Thu 10/30

10:28 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 07m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 11/30

1:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$795

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

9:40 am-8:20 am

3 stops39h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/8

1:35 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$871

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

6:15 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 11/30

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$884

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/14

10:55 am-10:07 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$918

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

8:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/13

8:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$927

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop33h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/9

6:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$961

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

8:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/13

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$969

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

11:28 pm-9:35 am

2 stops27h 07m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 12/15

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$974

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

1:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/13

11:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$1,015

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

8:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 10/12

3:40 pm-7:50 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,017

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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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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, San José Province 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 August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 62 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 José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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 12% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province 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 September 11, 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
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
1,469 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
8,937 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
2,929 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    United Airlines and Iberia can get you from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in just under 31h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5569 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Air Canada, at $659, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and United Airlines. Air Canada is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$707Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$777Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$781Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air EuropaCheapest$970Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,032Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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