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Cheap flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from £485

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
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 22 June 2026.

Fri 10/713:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 23/711:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6£693
Sat 4/707:55
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 16/715:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops39h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6£694
Wed 1/700:30
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 14/711:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops30h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£698
Sat 12/913:19
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop15h 31m
KLM
Sun 20/906:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
KLM
Deal found 20/6£699
Thu 30/708:45
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/806:00
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops37h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£701
Fri 7/815:50
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/807:55
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£704
Thu 3/913:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops46h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 12/908:00
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops35h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£705
Mon 31/807:55
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 29/1015:05
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops28h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6£705
Tue 1/913:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops49h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 14/915:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops29h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6£708
Fri 11/907:55
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops30h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 3/1016:10
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6£709
Fri 14/812:44
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops35h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 6/906:40
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops20h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£710

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Round-trip from

£693

One-way from

£485

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£839
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/7-23/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 41m total
  • San José to Barcelona
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • San José to Barcelona
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

00:30-13:15

2 stops28h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 14/7

11:15-10:11

2 stops30h 56m

£698

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

08:45-09:20

2 stops40h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 22/9

11:15-12:21

2 stops33h 06m

£736

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

00:30-13:15

2 stops28h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 18/7

11:15-10:11

2 stops30h 56m

£738

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

08:45-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/10

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

£767

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

07:55-14:55

2 stops23h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/9

16:10-12:21

2 stops28h 11m

£785

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/8

08:45-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/9

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

£811

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

14:45-16:35

2 stops18h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 21/11

11:50-21:50

2 stops17h 00m

£830

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

08:45-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 5/10

12:00-11:38

1 stop31h 38m

£848
Fastest return journey

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

13:14-12:50

1 stop15h 36m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 31/8

06:10-17:00

1 stop18h 50m

£866

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

23:28-08:20

1 stop25h 52m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 21/11

15:10-20:39

2 stops36h 29m

£929

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

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 70 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £618). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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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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 28h 45m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £618). Flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £915). 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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