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$404+ Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to San José (SJO)

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Barcelona-El Prat to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:55 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Thu 12/47:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/27$757
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/2410:55 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - BCN
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/28$783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops37h 50mDelta
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/26$791
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops23h 07mDelta
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/27$792
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:55 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Sat 12/137:00 amSJO - BCN
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/27$795
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:10 amBCN - SJO
2 stops56h 40mDelta
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/26$799
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:55 amBCN - SJO
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Sun 11/237:00 amSJO - BCN
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/26$802
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:00 amBCN - SJO
2 stops38h 05mDelta
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - BCN
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/26$806

Cheap flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to San José (SJO). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$757
(Delta)

One-way from

$404
(Vueling Global)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$977
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One-way flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José that are best for you.

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BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/25

9:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

1:20 pm-11:15 am

2 stops37h 55m

$775

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/1

10:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$789

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$792

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops23h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$792

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$810

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/8

9:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

1:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$816

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops38h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

3:54 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 31m

$838

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 2/21

6:50 am-12:55 pm

2 stops37h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$934

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 1/14

6:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$404

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 2/28

12:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

$598

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Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

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 Barcelona-El Prat to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Barcelona-El Prat with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of $629). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $881). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air Canada, and Iberia from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José. 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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,371 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Barcelona-El Prat?

    For a flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Barcelona-El Prat per day. 3 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Barcelona-El Prat on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José can take about 18h 30m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $775. The distance between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and San José is about 5569 mi.

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

    Delta, at $714, was found to be the cheapest airline from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and Air Canada. Delta is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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 San José.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to San José 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 San José?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of $629). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $881). 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 3 airlines flying from Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$714Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$785Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$787Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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