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Cheapest return fare
£517
Typical prices: £408-£656
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 29/3Wed 7/4
SFO - BCN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£830
United Airlines
Thu 29/4Thu 6/5
SFO - BCN • Direct
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £612 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 20m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Barcelona (SFO-BCN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Barcelona

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
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16:35 - 18:10SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:00 - 14:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£517Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
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16:45 - 18:20SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:10 - 14:50BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£521Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
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16:35 - 20:20SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
18h 45m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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21:10 - 14:45BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
26h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£526TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
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16:45 - 18:20SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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11:35 - 14:50BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
36h 15m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
£527Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Thu, 8 Apr
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16:35 - 18:10SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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12:50 - 14:40BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
34h 50m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
£529Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec
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16:45 - 18:20SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:10 - 14:50BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
28h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£533Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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19:15 - 23:45SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
19h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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06:45 - 14:45BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
17h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£533TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
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16:45 - 18:20SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
16h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:10 - 22:49BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
36h 39m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles
£536Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 20 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:20 - 21:50SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
20h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:00 - 14:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
17h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£536TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 13 Apr - Wed, 21 Apr
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16:20 - 21:50SFO  San Francisco-BCN Barcelona-El Prat
20h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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17:45 - 14:35BCN  Barcelona-El Prat-SFO San Francisco
29h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£537TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Barcelona flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Barcelona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from San Francisco usually cost between £530 and £899 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £517 on Scandinavian Airlines (29 Mar–7 Apr).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is February, where tickets cost £433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £815 and £801 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

No, with an average price for the route of £564, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Barcelona

 
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Blane Bachelor

Expert on BCN and SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Barcelona

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£285
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Barcelona flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was £285 for a one-way ticket and £517 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Barcelona, also known as Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Barcelona flight route: American Airlines, Vueling, United Airlines, SWISS, Finnair, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Barcelona flight route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Barcelona with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Barcelona from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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