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Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José from £347

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£347

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£859
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 11/9-24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 00m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 August 2025.

Thu 11/910:15BCN - SJO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/914:40SJO - BCN
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£480
Tue 28/1014:55BCN - SJO
1 stop30h 10mSWISS
Wed 5/1115:50SJO - BCN
2 stops24h 10mSWISS
Deal found 28/8£487
Fri 12/906:00BCN - SJO
1 stop15h 45mSWISS
Wed 24/914:40SJO - BCN
2 stops24h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/8£488
Fri 31/1006:50BCN - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1114:05SJO - BCN
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8£494
Fri 12/913:50BCN - SJO
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/908:37SJO - BCN
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£495
Fri 12/906:50BCN - SJO
2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1007:55SJO - BCN
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£496
Fri 12/913:50BCN - SJO
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/907:55SJO - BCN
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£499
Fri 12/913:50BCN - SJO
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/907:55SJO - BCN
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£500
Wed 29/1006:45BCN - SJO
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1114:20SJO - BCN
2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8£502
Mon 8/912:10BCN - SJO
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/913:30SJO - BCN
2 stops39h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£503
Sat 20/911:15BCN - SJO
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/1008:37SJO - BCN
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£503
Thu 11/915:15BCN - SJO
2 stops36h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/907:55SJO - BCN
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£506

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BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/9

10:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

14:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

£480

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 28/10

14:55-14:05

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

15:50-23:00

2 stops24h 10m

£487

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 12/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

14:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

£488

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 31/10

06:50-10:25

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/11

14:05-13:05

1 stop16h 00m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 14/2

06:50-12:55

2 stops37h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

14:30-08:20

1 stop34h 50m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 18/9

06:50-19:37

2 stops20h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/9

08:37-14:00

1 stop21h 23m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 14/1

06:50-12:56

2 stops37h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

14:20-09:00

3 stops35h 40m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 23/2

06:50-19:53

2 stops20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

14:05-09:00

2 stops35h 55m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 15/11

06:50-19:53

2 stops20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

08:45-13:05

2 stops45h 20m

£494

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 16/2

09:55-13:17

2 stops34h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

14:30-08:20

1 stop34h 50m

£494

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Barcelona-El Prat to San José. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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  • 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, San José Province?

    Airlines like SWISS and United Airlines fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5569 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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