Barcelona-El Prat

$366+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in March or November, 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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$780
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$415
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,122
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 18, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/316:50 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/107:55 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$776
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 11/17:35 amSJO - BCN
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/121:35 pmBCN - SJO
2 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/17$780
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 11/36:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop15h 00mIberia
Mon 11/109:15 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop26h 20mIberia
Deal found 7/17$786
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 10/318:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mKLM
Wed 11/126:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/17$801
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/168:37 amSJO - BCN
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/14:00 pmBCN - SJO
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/16$819
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/197:25 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Wed 10/16:10 amBCN - SJO
1 stop19h 00mAir France
Deal found 7/16$861

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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 July 18, 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 José

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Barcelona-El Prat

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

6:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 11/10

7:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$776

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

7:35 am-8:35 am

2 stops18h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/12

1:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 30m

$780

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

6:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 11/10

9:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$786

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

8:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$801

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

8:37 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/1

4:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

$819

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

7:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/1

6:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$861

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/11

12:16 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 59m

$366

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/8

7:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$599

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

1:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

$600

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/10

1:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops35h 30m

$808

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

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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, 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 July 11, 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 $1,056). 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and United Airlines 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.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 Air France and Iberia. 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 ($599), United Airlines ($808), and Lufthansa ($840).

  • 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 $1,056). 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 July 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$659Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$725Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$779Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$802Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$918Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
KLMCheapest$1,000Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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