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$64+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — BCN
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in January or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Vueling)

One-way from

$64
(Vueling)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$194

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This Vueling deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Vueling is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:40 pmZRH - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mVueling
Thu 4/37:00 amBCN - ZRH
Nonstop1h 55mVueling
Deal found 3/20$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:55 pmZRH - BCN
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/158:25 amBCN - ZRH
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$118
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 4/139:50 pmZRH - BCN
Nonstop1h 45mSWISS
Wed 4/166:00 amBCN - ZRH
Nonstop1h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/20$155
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:05 pmZRH - BCN
1 stop4h 10mITA Airways
Tue 4/154:50 pmBCN - ZRH
1 stop17h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 3/20$197
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 3/3111:50 amZRH - BCN
1 stop8h 30mIberia
Wed 4/21:35 pmBCN - ZRH
1 stop8h 45mIberia
Deal found 3/20$198
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 6/116:30 pmZRH - BCN
1 stop14h 25mAir Europa
Mon 6/1611:50 amBCN - ZRH
1 stop5h 20mAir Europa
Deal found 3/20$199
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/1512:50 pmZRH - BCN
1 stop10h 15mLufthansa
Wed 4/169:05 amBCN - ZRH
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/20$214
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:00 amZRH - BCN
1 stop11h 30mBrussels Airlines
Mon 6/1612:25 pmBCN - ZRH
1 stop8h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/20$215
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/128:50 pmZRH - BCN
1 stop23h 00mAustrian Airlines
Mon 4/1410:00 amBCN - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/20$250
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/75:35 pmZRH - BCN
1 stop5h 10mKLM
Fri 4/1111:05 amBCN - ZRH
1 stop5h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/20$255
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 3/226:30 amZRH - BCN
1 stop7h 30mAir France
Sat 3/226:00 pmBCN - ZRH
1 stop4h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/20$282
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/243:50 pmZRH - BCN
2 stops30h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 5/86:00 amBCN - ZRH
2 stops9h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/20$393

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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Barcelona-El Prat

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ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Wed 4/2

9:40 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/3

7:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$114

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Tue 5/13

9:55 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 5/15

8:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop24h 50m

$118

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Sun 4/13

9:50 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$155

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Tue 4/8

7:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/15

4:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

$197

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Mon 3/31

11:50 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/2

1:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$198

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Wed 6/11

6:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop14h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/16

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$199

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Tue 4/15

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/29

7:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$214

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Mon 6/9

9:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/16

12:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$215

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Sat 4/12

8:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 4/14

10:00 am-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$250

ZurichBarcelona

ZRH - BCN

ZRHBCN

Zurich

Mon 4/7

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/11

11:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$255

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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 Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Zurich-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 Zurich-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Zurich-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport trip
Airports
ZRH

ZRH offers fast and efficient security lines, with priority lanes available for select airline statuses or for purchase as ZRH Comfort.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
BCN

The Aerobus offers a reliable and spacious commute from BCN to Barcelona city center, with WiFi and USB charging points on board.

Read more about BCNby Duncan Madden
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on BCN

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 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 Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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 ZRH to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 March 21, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 March 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Zurich to Barcelona have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
768 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Zurich is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Barcelona-El Prat from Zurich. Booking flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Barcelona-El Prat should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $114, Vueling will fly you from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to Vueling, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and ITA Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $155 and $197, respectively. Users have found that Vueling is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Vueling. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $104 and $120 on ITA Airways and Air Europa, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport consider choosing Vueling (94%), Iberia (94%) or Qatar Airways (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $60. While the most popular route (Zurich - Barcelona-El Prat) can be booked for $117 on average our data indicates $169 when flying from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 March 21, 2025.
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VuelingCheapest$89Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SWISSCheapest$137Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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