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Cheap flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from £392

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Tue 27/120:30
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/206:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£550
Thu 4/618:25
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/606:10
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£559
Tue 2/618:25
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop30h 20m
KLM
Tue 9/606:20
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Deal found 28/1£565
Mon 11/518:25
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/512:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£572
Fri 13/218:15
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 05m
Iberia
Fri 27/208:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 26/1£574
Mon 2/218:15
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop15h 00m
Iberia
Tue 10/221:15
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop26h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 25/1£581
Mon 11/516:30
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop15h 45m
Iberia
Mon 25/507:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 27/1£582
Thu 24/916:10
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop22h 40m
Iberia
Sat 10/1021:10
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 26/1£590
Wed 4/220:30
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Wed 4/306:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 25m
KLM
Deal found 27/1£596
Tue 3/220:30
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/215:05
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£600
Mon 4/501:55
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop23h 05m
Avianca
Sat 16/514:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop17h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1£604
Sun 26/413:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops39h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 16/515:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops29h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1£605

Find flight deals from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£559

One-way from

£392

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Average price

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  • 49h 10m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

18:25-08:45

1 stop30h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/6

06:20-16:20

1 stop18h 00m

£565

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 25/5

12:20-21:47

2 stops17h 27m

£572

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

07:55-22:25

2 stops30h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/5

11:15-12:21

2 stops33h 06m

£622

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

13:05-17:35

2 stops21h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 31/3

12:15-12:21

2 stops32h 06m

£625

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

08:45-22:25

2 stops29h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 20/5

06:00-07:15

2 stops33h 15m

£635

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

05:30-16:20

2 stops27h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 31/3

12:15-10:11

2 stops29h 56m

£641

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

11:13-08:00

2 stops36h 47m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 21/9

12:05-12:26

2 stops32h 21m

£648

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

13:05-19:50

2 stops23h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 17/3

09:55-07:32

2 stops52h 37m

£667

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

00:30-09:20

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/8

08:00-07:15

2 stops31h 15m

£676

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

12:44-14:05

2 stops17h 21m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/6

11:50-07:15

2 stops51h 25m

£681

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £466). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat. You should not have trouble finding flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Barcelona-El Prat. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

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

    United Airlines can get you from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in just under 21h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 5569 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £466). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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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