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$350+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:45 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/137:25 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$588
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amBCN - SFO
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Tue 1/136:00 amSFO - BCN
2 stops20h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/11$596
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.
Fri 12/269:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1111:56 pmSFO - BCN
2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$599
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Sat 1/109:40 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$600
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.
Fri 12/269:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/148:25 amSFO - BCN
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$602
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.
Fri 12/269:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:30 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$603
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.
Fri 12/269:55 amBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:35 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$604
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.
Thu 12/251:45 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:35 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$605
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Wed 12/247:40 amBCN - SFO
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Wed 1/79:40 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$609
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:10 pmBCN - SFO
1 stop27h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/27:10 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop31h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/11$612
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 12/241:50 pmBCN - SFO
2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:35 pmSFO - BCN
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$615
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:30 amBCN - SJC
1 stop21h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/112:06 pmSJC - BCN
2 stops32h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/10$629

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$482
(Iberia)

One-way from

$350
(Finnair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$729

Good round-trip deal

$561 or less

Good one-way deal

$373 or less
From Barcelona-El Prat to California
One-way flight from Barcelona-El Prat to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($123 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 December 2025
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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Barcelona-El Prat

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$483

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/29

2:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$494

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/29

2:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$494

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/25

2:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$494

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

2:06 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$572

BarcelonaLos Angeles

BCN - LAX

BCNLAX

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/12

7:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

7:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$574

BarcelonaSan Jose

BCN - SJC

BCNSJC

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/15

10:40 am-10:49 pm

2 stops21h 09m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

2:32 pm-8:50 am

1 stop33h 18m

$577

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-9:37 pm

1 stop19h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

5:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$583

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 1/26

1:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

8:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

$586

BarcelonaSan Francisco

BCN - SFO

BCNSFO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 1/29

9:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

8:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

$586

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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

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 $307). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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 BCN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat to California. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California?

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Iberia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Iberia, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6007 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 $246 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: Vueling (74%), Iberia (72%), American Airlines (71%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California is $282. On average you can expect to pay $788. The most popular route, (Barcelona-El Prat - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $517.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to California 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 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 $307). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$258Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$294Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$375Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$381Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$383Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LEVELCheapest$399Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$401Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$402Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$438Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$441Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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