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Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José from £385

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 May 2026.

Mon 24/811:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop32h 56m
Delta
Tue 1/913:21
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/5£635
Fri 7/813:25
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops31h 38m
Delta
Fri 21/813:14
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops19h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/5£636
Thu 28/511:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop32h 52m
Delta
Sat 6/614:40
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops20h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/5£640
Sun 30/806:10
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops37h 46m
Delta
Wed 16/913:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/5£654
Thu 7/506:10
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops37h 42m
Delta
Sat 16/514:40
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops20h 10m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£658
Thu 1/1009:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops34h 34m
Delta
Wed 21/1013:23
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops19h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/5£661
Thu 8/1013:25
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops30h 33m
Delta
Mon 19/1013:23
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops19h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/5£665
Fri 7/811:10
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 53m
Delta
Mon 17/813:21
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 29m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£668
Wed 27/511:50
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 57m
Air Europa
Tue 21/714:49
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops34h 06m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/5£746

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£635

One-way from

£385

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£701
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/8-1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Air Europa
  • Air Europa
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 57m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 6/6

11:50-21:43

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

13:37-16:35

2 stops18h 58m

£764

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/9

06:40-19:37

2 stops20h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

13:25-13:15

2 stops39h 50m

£790

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 21/6

11:50-21:43

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/7

14:49-08:55

2 stops34h 06m

£790

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 26/5

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

00:30-09:00

2 stops24h 30m

£800

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/6

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

00:30-08:00

2 stops23h 30m

£805

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 20/8

15:15-11:56

2 stops28h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

13:21-16:25

2 stops19h 04m

£809

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 1/9

12:00-11:38

1 stop31h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

08:45-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

£816

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 13/9

11:50-21:45

2 stops17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

14:48-16:35

2 stops17h 47m

£834
Fastest return journey

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/6

11:50-21:43

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

14:49-16:35

2 stops17h 46m

£839

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 16/7

15:15-10:11

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/7

12:44-09:00

1 stop36h 16m

£908

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 90 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of £614). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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 Barcelona-El Prat to San José. 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 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. 0 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?

    There are many flights that can get you from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in 17h 53m. Fly via Delta, Air Europa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and San José is about 5569 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 holiday 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José (average of £614). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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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