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$278+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona

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SFO — BCN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Barcelona are usually found in January or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Barcelona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (S37). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$635
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$278
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,091
From San Francisco to Barcelona
One-way flight from San Francisco to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Barcelona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Barcelona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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.
Sat 8/95:55 amSFO - BCN
2 stops18h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1911:35 amBCN - SFO
2 stops20h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$635
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:45 amSFO - BCN
1 stop16h 35mDelta
Wed 8/69:30 amBCN - SFO
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/10$636
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/41:40 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Sat 10/119:05 amBCN - SFO
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$642
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:30 pmSFO - BCN
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/234:00 pmBCN - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$646
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:00 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Sun 2/222:55 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$647
This Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:25 amSFO - BCN
2 stops26h 25mAustrian Airlines
Thu 11/69:55 amBCN - SFO
2 stops18h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$648
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:10 amSFO - BCN
2 stops23h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 8/248:40 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops31h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$650
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/38:40 amSFO - BCN
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/196:40 amBCN - SFO
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$652
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/228:10 pmSFO - BCN
Nonstop11h 35mIberia
Fri 8/1512:20 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop19h 32mIberia
Deal found 6/11$660
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:20 amSFO - BCN
1 stop14h 30mAir Canada
Thu 8/141:15 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops32h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$665
This Brussels 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/199:05 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops32h 15mBrussels Airlines
Sun 8/249:20 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops48h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/11$676
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:20 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop21h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 8/3110:40 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops51h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/11$679

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Barcelona 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 San Francisco to Barcelona that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Barcelona

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Price

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

5:55 am-9:20 am

2 stops18h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

11:35 am-11:11 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$635

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

7:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/6

9:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$636

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

9:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/14

10:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$645

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

2:40 pm-9:10 am

2 stops33h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/27

9:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$646

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/26

12:25 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$647

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

6:10 am-2:15 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 8/24

8:40 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$650

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

8:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 19m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

6:40 am-7:57 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$652

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

7:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$654

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

5:30 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/15

4:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

$656

San FranciscoBarcelona

SFO - BCN

SFOBCN

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/15

12:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$660

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Barcelona

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Barcelona may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 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 Francisco to Barcelona?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona 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 SFO to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Barcelona. 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 San Francisco to Barcelona in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Barcelona flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 San Francisco to Barcelona

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Barcelona. 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 SFO to S37 are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Barcelona by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona 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 when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona. 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. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Barcelona, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Barcelona. 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 Francisco to Barcelona?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona. 21 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Barcelona on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Barcelona should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Barcelona per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Barcelona round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Barcelona is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $635 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Lufthansa, starting at $636 and $645 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Barcelona are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($278), Vueling ($281), and WestJet ($284).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Barcelona?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona are American Airlines (93%), Finnair (92%) and British Airways (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $224. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Barcelona-El Prat) can be booked for $376 on average our data indicates $2,155 when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona?

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $44.

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

    Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres are the most popular attractions in Lisbon if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Lisbon interested in visiting Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, or Londres can do so by traveling 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Those landing in Lisbon looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $21 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache more than any other attractions. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $43.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Barcelona flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Barcelona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Barcelona 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 Francisco to Barcelona?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona 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 San Francisco to Barcelona

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Barcelona. 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
KLMCheapest$285Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LEVELCheapest$362Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$367Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$395Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$404Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$409Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$417Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$418Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$425Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VuelingCheapest$451Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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