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$397+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 March, booked 72 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$780
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$452
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,097
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/59:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Sun 11/231:35 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop16h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$767
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 55mIberia
Mon 11/249:15 amBCN - SJO
1 stop14h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/10$771
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/287:55 amSJO - BCN
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$789
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/217:55 amSJO - BCN
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/113:05 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$818
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/243:25 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
Fri 11/76:45 amBCN - SJO
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$855
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:10 amSJO - BCN
1 stop14h 50mAvianca
Fri 10/3112:50 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$859
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:25 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops39h 30mLufthansa
Tue 10/216:50 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$889
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:25 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Wed 10/159:15 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop27h 55mAir France
Deal found 6/10$993
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:57 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops16h 38mAir Europa
Mon 11/2411:50 amBCN - SJO
2 stops17h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 6/10$1,040
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:35 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Tue 9/307:40 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops29h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/10$1,043

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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 June 12, 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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Barcelona-El Prat

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Price

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops39h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

12:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$780

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/12

5:30 am-7:50 am

2 stops42h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/19

11:15 am-7:37 pm

2 stops40h 22m

$818

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

8:14 am-12:55 am

2 stops32h 41m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/14

2:00 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$832

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/30

10:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/31

12:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

$859

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

4:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

7:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$916

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/6

7:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/26

9:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$995

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

1:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/30

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,043

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/27

2:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

11:50 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$1,074

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

3:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$1,145

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

3:25 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 6/25

6:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,209

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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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 72 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 $1,062). 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France and SWISS from San José to Barcelona by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.

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. 7 airlines have flights to Barcelona-El Prat from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Air Canada, at $780, 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 United Airlines and Avianca. Air Canada is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are Avianca ($588), United Airlines ($808), and Turkish Airlines ($838).

  • 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 $1,062). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 7 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$725Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$795Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$802Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$918Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
KLMCheapest$1,000Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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