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$384+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Sat 12/275:15 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop13h 55mAir France
Deal found 12/11$1,168
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/188:30 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,201
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Sun 1/188:30 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops15h 50mAir France
Deal found 12/11$1,213
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:55 amBCN - SJO
1 stop33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:05 pmSJO - BCN
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,215
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 12/176:45 amBCN - SJO
2 stops37h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/282:20 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops59h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,218
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.
Wed 12/2410:30 amBCN - SJO
2 stops33h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:05 pmSJO - BCN
2 stops41h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,223
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 12/1910:30 amBCN - SJO
1 stop33h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/149:05 amSJO - BCN
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,225
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.
Thu 12/1811:00 amBCN - SJO
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/189:05 amSJO - BCN
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,227
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.
Mon 12/2210:30 amBCN - SJO
2 stops38h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/159:05 amSJO - BCN
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,268

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$838
(Delta)

One-way from

$384
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,169
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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. 9% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 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 December 12, 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

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$838

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 1/26

6:50 am-7:53 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 1/12

1:45 pm-8:32 am

2 stops25h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/15

6:50 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops36h 45m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/18

6:50 am-8:32 am

2 stops32h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 1/19

6:50 am-7:53 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 30m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 2/1

6:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

2:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 50m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/17

5:50 am-7:53 pm

2 stops21h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$948

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 4/18

7:50 am-11:51 am

2 stops36h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$949

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/24

9:55 am-6:16 pm

2 stops39h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$953

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 December.
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 December 5, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of $627). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,045 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 2 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 20h 03m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $948. The distance between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and San José is about 5569 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Iberia, at $735, was found to be the cheapest airline from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Iberia is priced at 26% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of $627). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 Barcelona-El Prat to San José

Discover the top 2 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$735Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$785Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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