Barcelona-El Prat

$377+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 October, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 December 12, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/118:05 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops16h 00mKLM
Fri 1/2310:55 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/10$1,056
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop21h 35mIberia
Wed 12/319:15 amBCN - SJO
1 stop14h 35mIberia
Deal found 12/10$1,060
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop15h 00mIberia
Sun 1/189:15 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop26h 20mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,071
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:45 amSJO - BCN
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:40 amBCN - SJO
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,099
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 10mIberia
Wed 12/318:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop15h 50mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,102
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/188:20 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,116
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop13h 05mIberia
Thu 1/18:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop15h 35mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,171
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop15h 00mIberia
Sun 1/117:55 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop27h 40mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,187
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:05 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mIberia
Thu 1/18:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop15h 35mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,202
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop21h 35mIberia
Sat 1/109:15 amBCN - SJO
1 stop14h 20mIberia
Deal found 12/11$1,222

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$830
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,179
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Barcelona-El Prat flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Barcelona-El Prat flights.
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 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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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/16

9:45 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$983

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

8:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,001

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/27

6:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,021

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

6:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/21

9:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,039

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

6:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/4

7:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,058

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

6:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$1,071

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-10:05 am

3 stops34h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 1/28

2:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,088

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:54 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/21

11:50 am-8:20 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,097

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 3/22

7:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,110

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/18

8:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,112

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Barcelona-El Prat in December.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 5, 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 33 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 $636). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $919). 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 December 12, 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.

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 December 12, 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.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hazel,Nov 2025

CDG - FCO

My experience with Air France was very disappointing. They claimed the flight was full and required me to check in my carry-on bag, yet once on board, there was plenty of overhead compartment space available. Several passengers with larger and heavier bags were allowed to bring theirs on without any issue. The inconsistency felt unfair and frustrating.

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 and Iberia 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 2h 05m. 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 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 $669 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 $636). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $919). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$668Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$777Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$787Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air EuropaCheapest$970Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,032Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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