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Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José from £397

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — SJO
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
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 14 July 2026.

Mon 14/906:20
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/919:05
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£759
Mon 13/721:10
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Tue 21/716:10
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop13h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 11/7£760
Sun 29/1105:55
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Lufthansa
Fri 11/1220:40
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop19h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/7£772
Tue 1/920:30
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 18m
Air Europa
Mon 14/914:48
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 47m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/7£777
Wed 2/911:50
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 58m
Air Europa
Tue 8/914:48
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 47m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/7£780
Wed 2/911:50
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 58m
Air Europa
Fri 11/914:48
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 47m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/7£781
Sat 28/1106:20
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 55m
SWISS
Wed 9/1216:40
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop23h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 13/7£781
Wed 16/1210:30
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 25/1209:05
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/7£787
Wed 26/816:10
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 30/807:15
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7£788
Mon 7/920:30
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 18m
Air Europa
Fri 11/914:48
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops17h 47m
Air Europa
Deal found 12/7£789
Sat 28/1106:20
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/1220:40
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£790
Wed 26/815:15
BCN
-
SJO
2 stops29h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 1/907:15
SJO
-
BCN
2 stops21h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7£791

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 14 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£759

One-way from

£397

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,006
Air France
  • Air France
  • 14/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Barcelona to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to San José 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 14 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/9

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

12:44-09:00

1 stop36h 16m

£780

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 24/12

11:00-13:00

2 stops33h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

13:55-08:20

2 stops35h 25m

£850

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/8

11:15-12:21

2 stops33h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

13:25-22:25

2 stops49h 00m

£852

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 22/8

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

13:25-18:15

2 stops44h 50m

£852

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 26/7

16:10-07:15

1 stop23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

12:44-09:00

1 stop36h 16m

£952

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/8

15:15-19:37

2 stops36h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

08:45-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

£955
Fastest return journey

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 7/8

15:15-11:55

1 stop28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

07:15-13:15

2 stops22h 00m

£955
Cheapest one-way

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 19/8

15:40-18:50

2 stops35h 10m

£407

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 18/8

15:40-15:25

1 stop31h 45m

£476
Fastest single journey

BarcelonaSan José

BCN - SJO

BCNSJO

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 17/8

15:40-08:50

1 stop25h 10m

£516

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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 £596). 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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  • 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 23h 05m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and San José is about 5569 mi.

  • 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 £596). 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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