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$227+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BCN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$483
(Delta)

One-way from

$246
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,190

Good round-trip deal

$717 or less

Good one-way deal

$547 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:50 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop20h 55mPLAY
Wed 10/810:50 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop24h 50mPLAY
Deal found 6/12$375
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/201:51 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:10 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$437
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:30 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop12h 15mIcelandair
Sat 10/183:45 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop33h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 6/10$466
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:20 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/241:10 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop16h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$482
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:15 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop15h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/1410:55 amBCN - BWI
1 stop19h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$483
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:15 amBWI - BCN
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/2412:10 pmBCN - BWI
2 stops35h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$486
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:20 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 8/251:30 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$489
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:00 pmBWI - BCN
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Wed 9/249:30 amBCN - BWI
1 stop18h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/11$502
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.
Thu 11/61:40 pmBWI - BCN
1 stop13h 00mKLM
Tue 11/1110:55 amBCN - BWI
1 stop13h 52mKLM
Deal found 6/10$533
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:20 pmBWI - BCN
2 stops28h 40mIberia
Sat 10/257:25 pmBCN - BWI
1 stop30h 20mIberia
Deal found 6/12$561
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:00 pmDCA - BCN
2 stops13h 35mDelta
Mon 10/131:20 pmBCN - DCA
2 stops14h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/11$618
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:35 pmIAD - BCN
Nonstop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/1411:15 amBCN - IAD
Nonstop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$619

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Barcelona-El Prat

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Return

Price

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

6:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/8

10:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$375

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

1:51 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 24m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/27

6:10 pm-7:33 am

1 stop18h 23m

$437

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

8:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/18

3:45 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$466

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/18

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$482

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

2:10 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/14

10:55 am-12:12 am

1 stop19h 17m

$483

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

6:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

12:10 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops35h 16m

$486

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

2:10 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/14

10:15 am-10:56 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$488

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/21

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/25

1:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$489

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/20

12:17 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 58m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 9/4

9:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$543

BaltimoreBarcelona

BWI - BCN

BWIBCN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/13

9:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/25

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$561

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to BCN are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($483), Icelandair ($498), and American Airlines ($505) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is PLAY, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $298. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Icelandair, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Barcelona-El Prat, Baltimore/Washington - Barcelona-El Prat or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Barcelona-El Prat when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Madrid. Lisbon sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. London comes next as the third most popular layover location for Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Madrid?

    Most Madrid visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Spain Building. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Spain Building are located about 8.4 mi, 8.6 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Madrid Barajas if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Madrid can rent a car from Madrid Barajas for about $26 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Lisbon?

    Most Lisbon visitors opt to spend their time at Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres. Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal and Londres are located about 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Lisbon in need of a rental car can book one at Lisbon Humberto Delgado for about $21.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $44.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dublin. Reykjavik follows Dublin in terms of the least common layover location on Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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
PLAYCheapest$306Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$384Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$465Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$468Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$468Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$507Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$517Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$540Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$560Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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