Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are not very common, historically making up only 4.2% of all observed flights. The vast majority of travelers on this route typically require connecting flights. When connecting, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Barcelona?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Barcelona typically takes approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 16 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 9587 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their itinerary.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Barcelona flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers, as it allows them to be notified when prices drop. Given the frequent nature of deals, an alert can help secure a favorable price.

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San Francisco to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Barcelona, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $551. Other cost-effective options include December and January, both showing a median fare of $558. This suggests that planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for this route typically range from $760–$1188, with a median price of $979. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When considering how to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 4.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Barcelona, including connections, takes approximately 17h 55m. Non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 11h 20m. Given that most itineraries involve connections, factoring in the longer travel time is important for planning.

The distance between San Francisco and Barcelona is approximately 9,587 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This significant distance means flights are typically extended, often requiring multiple connections to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Barcelona

Regular price: $582 - $1,695

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is between $582 and $1695. The current lowest deal is $615 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 16.

now $615

Low $582

High $1,695

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona is April, with a median price of $557. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1333. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $557

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,333

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Barcelona

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$800

$660

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,047

$682

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$1,077

$776

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$1,040

$802

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,077

$672

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$814

$680

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$1,077 → $672

38%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$1,047 → $795

24%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$1,047 → $795

24%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$1,077 → $829

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

San Francisco - Barcelona route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Barcelona are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 20m

The median direct flight from San Francisco to Barcelona takes 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$513

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a good arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, train)

💸 Flights from ~$500

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Cheapest

Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) is a practical alternative, especially for budget airlines, with shuttle services to Barcelona.

📍 ~92 km from Barcelona (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$799

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From SFO

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Oct 24

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,594

$3,189

Save $2,405

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From SFO

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Oct 24

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,443

$3,232

Save $2,211

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From SFO

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Oct 25

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,634

$3,239

Save $2,395

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From SFO

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Oct 25

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,467

$3,316

Save $2,151

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 05

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,149

$3,346

Save $1,803

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 02

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,362

$3,364

Save $1,998

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 05

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,380

$3,402

Save $1,978

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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From SFO

Elite

Nov 03

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,345

$3,475

Save $1,870

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 29

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,726

$3,491

Save $2,235

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 31

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,765

$3,531

Save $2,234

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 30

Barcelona, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,696

$3,330

Save $1,366

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 30

Barcelona, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,796

$3,341

Save $1,455

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $724. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $1136, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $935. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1248.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona is considered to be around $760 or less. The median price for this route was $979. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of observed fares being $1188 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $760 threshold.

Historically, April, December, and January have been among the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona. In April, the median price was $551, while December and January both saw a median price of $558. This contrasts with the annual median price for the route, which was $979. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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San Francisco to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Barcelona

Regular price: $582 - $1,695

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is between $582 and $1695. The current lowest deal is $615 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 16.

now $615

Low $582

High $1,695

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

April

Cheapest

Flights from $557

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,333

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Barcelona

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$800

$660

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,047

$682

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$1,077

$776

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$1,040

$802

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,077

$672

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$814

$680

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$1,077 → $672

38%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$1,047 → $795

24%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$1,047 → $795

24%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$1,077 → $829

23%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

San Francisco - Barcelona route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Barcelona are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, December, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 20m

The median direct flight from San Francisco to Barcelona takes 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$513

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a good arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, train)

💸 Flights from ~$500

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Cheapest

Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) is a practical alternative, especially for budget airlines, with shuttle services to Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain

91% AI deal score

$4,796

$3,341

Save $1,455

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Barcelona

San Francisco to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Barcelona

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Barcelona

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

San Francisco - Barcelona route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Barcelona

Best Elite deals to Barcelona

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 25

Oct 25

Nov 05

Nov 02

Nov 05

Nov 03

Oct 29

Oct 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Barcelona?

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Barcelona flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Barcelona from other cities

San Francisco to Barcelona: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Barcelona

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Barcelona

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

San Francisco - Barcelona route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Barcelona

Best Elite deals to Barcelona

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 25

Oct 25

Nov 05

Nov 02

Nov 05

Nov 03

Oct 29

Oct 31

Dec 30

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?