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$271+ Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to California

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Barcelona-El Prat to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/210:40 am
BCN
-
SJC
1 stop33h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 2/811:51 am
SJC
-
BCN
1 stop35h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$474
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1910:40 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop18h 08m
Finnair
Wed 3/47:25 am
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 1/27$478
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:30 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
British Airways
Tue 3/38:40 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$483
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 10/33:05 pm
BCN
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 05m
Iberia
Wed 10/217:50 pm
LAX
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 40m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$483
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:40 am
BCN
-
SJC
1 stop19h 50m
British Airways
Wed 3/42:07 pm
SJC
-
BCN
2 stops19h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/12:05 pm
BCN
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 05m
Iberia
Sun 5/107:55 pm
LAX
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$487
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/92:05 pm
BCN
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 05m
Iberia
Mon 4/137:55 pm
LAX
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 1/27$488
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/512:30 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
British Airways
Mon 3/910:36 am
SFO
-
BCN
2 stops16h 44m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$489
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/82:05 pm
BCN
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 05m
Iberia
Thu 4/167:55 pm
LAX
-
BCN
Nonstop11h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 1/27$489
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:40 am
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop20h 27m
Iberia
Tue 3/310:36 am
SFO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 04m
Iberia
Deal found 1/27$490
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/112:30 pm
BCN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
British Airways
Sun 3/811:35 pm
SFO
-
BCN
1 stop24h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$492
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/210:40 am
BCN
-
SJC
1 stop19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/86:00 am
SJC
-
BCN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$492

Find flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Barcelona-El Prat to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$474
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$667

Good round-trip deal

$413 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
From Barcelona-El Prat to California
One-way flight from Barcelona-El Prat to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Barcelona-El Prat to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California that are best for you.

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Barcelona-El Prat

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/2

12:30 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops19h 01m

San Jose

Sun 3/8

2:11 pm-7:50 am

1 stop33h 39m

$474

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/25

10:40 am-9:30 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

2:07 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$484

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/25

3:05 pm-10:11 am

2 stops28h 06m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$493

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/12

10:20 am-9:16 pm

1 stop18h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

4:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$494

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop19h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

6:10 am-7:35 am

1 stop16h 25m

$498

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/11

11:30 am-10:49 pm

1 stop19h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

9:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$507

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 2/11

10:40 am-1:17 pm

1 stop35h 37m

San Jose

Sun 2/15

11:01 am-8:50 am

1 stop36h 49m

$510

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/17

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

12:43 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 37m

$531

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

4:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$531

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/17

1:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

2:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$531

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California (average of $310). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California, such as United Airlines, Iberia, and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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

    American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia can get you from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in just under 19h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5951 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $223. LEVEL flights start at $233 while deals on LEVEL start at $249 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California on time: LEVEL (82%), American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California is $250. On average you can expect to pay $701. The most popular route, (Barcelona-El Prat - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $412.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California (average of $310). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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 Barcelona-El Prat to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$249Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$285Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$294Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
British AirwaysCheapest$381Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LEVELCheapest$400Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$416Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$438Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$440Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$443Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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