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Cheap flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from £272

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — BCN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£272

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£832
Air France
  • Air France
  • 31/10-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • San José to Barcelona
24/9
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • San José to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from San José to Barcelona-El Prat

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 11 July 2025.

Fri 31/1020:30SJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1115:05BCN - SJO
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£573
Sun 9/1120:30SJO - BCN
1 stop30h 55mKLM
Mon 17/1119:55BCN - SJO
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/7£589
Fri 31/1016:45SJO - BCN
1 stop19h 15mSWISS
Fri 7/1106:45BCN - SJO
1 stop15h 05mSWISS
Deal found 10/7£592
Tue 21/1008:37SJO - BCN
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1110:30BCN - SJO
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7£603
Thu 30/1020:40SJO - BCN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Tue 11/1109:55BCN - SJO
2 stops35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£673

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

Barcelona-El Prat

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

20:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/11

15:05-17:50

1 stop33h 45m

£573

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/11

20:30-10:25

1 stop30h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 17/11

19:55-18:25

1 stop29h 30m

£589

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

16:45-19:00

1 stop19h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 7/11

06:45-14:50

1 stop15h 05m

£592

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/10

07:55-08:20

2 stops40h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 4/11

13:35-11:25

2 stops28h 50m

£603

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

20:40-23:20

1 stop19h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 11/11

09:55-14:05

2 stops35h 10m

£673

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

08:50-13:10

1 stop20h 20m

£272

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

05:05-09:00

2 stops19h 55m

£443

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

14:25-16:35

2 stops18h 10m

£473

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/10

14:40-21:40

3 stops23h 00m

£618

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/10

10:10-23:10

3 stops29h 00m

£638

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province 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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £52). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. 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 Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, SWISS, andUnited Airlines from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

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

    KLM, at £589, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SWISS and United Airlines. KLM is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are Avianca (£443), Air Europa (£473), and Lufthansa (£618).

  • 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, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £52). Flying from San José, San José Province to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £196). 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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