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$844+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — BCN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat

Best flights from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/1912:26 pmSBA - BCN
2 stops20h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/2711:00 amBCN - SBA
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$844
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/196:00 amSBA - BCN
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/271:35 pmBCN - SBA
3 stops37h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$933
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/145:00 amSBA - BCN
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1811:00 amBCN - SBA
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$997
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:42 pmSBA - BCN
2 stops18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/512:30 pmBCN - SBA
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$994
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:23 amSBA - BCN
2 stops17h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/55:30 pmBCN - SBA
1 stop25h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,267
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:00 amSBA - BCN
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/51:35 pmBCN - SBA
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,986

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$844
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$937
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Barcelona-El Prat

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

12:26 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/27

11:00 am-9:24 am

2 stops31h 24m

$844

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops18h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/27

1:35 pm-5:49 pm

3 stops37h 14m

$933

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

4:42 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops18h 08m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/5

12:30 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$994

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/14

5:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/18

11:00 am-9:49 am

2 stops31h 49m

$997

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

6:23 am-9:00 am

2 stops17h 37m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/5

5:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop25h 31m

$1,267

Santa BarbaraBarcelona

SBA - BCN

SBABCN

Santa Barbara

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-4:20 pm

3 stops25h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/5

1:35 pm-12:39 am

2 stops20h 04m

$1,986

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Deals found on 12/10

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Santa Barbara-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Santa Barbara-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $367). Flying from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 SBA to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat?

    If you book a flight to Barcelona-El Prat from Santa Barbara, you will be flying from Santa Barbara, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Barbara (SBA) is located 8.0 mi from the center of Santa Barbara. There are 0 flights from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 19h. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 6034 mi between Santa Barbara and Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($951), offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $367). Flying from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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