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Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José from £512

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
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 3 August 2026.

Sun 6/1211:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop32h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 15/1223:28
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops27h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8£754
Sat 19/906:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/919:05
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8£761
Sun 9/806:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
KLM
Thu 1/1018:25
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/8£762
Mon 21/906:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1019:05
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8£764
Sun 22/1107:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1218:40
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8£767
Mon 19/1020:30
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 18m
Air Europa
Wed 21/1014:48
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 47m
Air Europa
Deal found 30/7£772
Tue 3/1114:55
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
SWISS
Wed 2/1216:40
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 30/7£772
Sun 1/1105:55
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop20h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1221:00
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop13h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/7£774
Thu 22/1012:00
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop31h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 30/1013:25
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops35h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7£775

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£752

One-way from

£512

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,016
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/1-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 27m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 39m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 23/9

06:20-17:00

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

18:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

£764

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 25/9

15:45-07:15

1 stop23h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/10

12:44-09:00

1 stop36h 16m

£795

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 12/9

06:40-17:35

1 stop18h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/10

15:50-14:05

1 stop14h 15m

£798
Fastest return journey

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/1

11:00-19:44

1 stop15h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/2

18:40-18:25

1 stop16h 45m

£838

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 22/9

08:00-17:35

1 stop17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

19:25-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

£838

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 17/11

07:30-19:15

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

20:35-23:05

3 stops19h 30m

£847

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 18/8

12:00-11:38

1 stop31h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

07:55-19:45

2 stops27h 50m

£861

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 24/8

15:15-11:38

2 stops28h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

07:15-19:45

2 stops28h 30m

£862

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 19/10

11:50-21:48

2 stops17h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

14:48-16:35

2 stops17h 47m

£891

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 26/1

15:30-00:15

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/2

01:45-07:40

1 stop22h 55m

£897

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

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

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 £606). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,016). 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José flights typically cost between £786 and £1,134 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £752 on United Airlines (27 Jan–21 Feb).

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 15h 44m. Fly via KLM, United Airlines, or British Airways 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 £606). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,016). 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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