What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Barcelona flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Barcelona delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Barcelona have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Barcelona flights?

Over the past year, LEVEL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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

Scandinavian Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in just under 16h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. San Francisco and Barcelona-El Prat Airport are separated by a distance of 5952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 20.0 - 91.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Consider Air Canada (77%), United Airlines (77%) or Lufthansa (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BCN?

When flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat?

Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 25 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £416). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £812). 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights typically cost between £510 and £874 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £509 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (6 Feb–13 Feb).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat?
Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Scandinavian Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in just under 16h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. San Francisco and Barcelona-El Prat Airport are separated by a distance of 5952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Consider Air Canada (77%), United Airlines (77%) or Lufthansa (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of £416). Flying from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £812). 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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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 25 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.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights typically cost between £510 and £874 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £509 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (6 Feb–13 Feb).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Barcelona delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Barcelona have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights typically cost between £510 and £874 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £509 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (6 Feb–13 Feb).