Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are historically uncommon, representing only 1.1% of all flight options. Travelers should anticipate needing to make connections for this route. When a stopover is necessary, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days is 2.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Barcelona typically takes approximately 11 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 9587 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to about 16 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Based on historical trends, flights from San Francisco to Barcelona are classified as a frequent deal route. This means that price fluctuations and deals occur often. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare on this route, as opportunities for savings arise regularly.

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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 August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $660. Other cost-effective options include January, with a median of $853, and April, where the median fare is $914. Planning your trip around these months could result in more favorable pricing.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona typically range from $835–$1274, with a median price of $1052. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to monitor prices.

When flying from San Francisco to Barcelona, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 1.1% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Barcelona, including connections, takes approximately 11h 25m. While direct flights are rare, this median duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers on connecting itineraries. The route covers a substantial distance of 9587 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Barcelona

Regular price: $567 - $1,686

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is $567 to $1686. The current lowest deal is $622 with TAP Portugal for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now $622

Low $567

High $1,686

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

Flights from SFO to BCN are cheapest in August, with a median price of $660. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1363. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $660

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,363

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$611

$669

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$743

$761

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$636

$659

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$712

$686

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$715

$560

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$719

$619

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$694 → $657

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$709 → $676

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$685 → $663

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$705 → $693

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 of $1052.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August has the cheapest median price at $660 for San Francisco to Barcelona.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 25m.

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona typically take 11h 25m, connecting flights 18h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 98.9% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona appear frequently, with many options available.

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 San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Barcelona.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train, metro)

💸 Flights from ~$617

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Girona–Costa Brava Airport is a useful alternative, especially for budget airlines serving the Catalonia region.

📍 ~92 km from Barcelona (reachable by bus or car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Barcelona

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Best Elite deals to Barcelona

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From SFO

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Nov 14

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,376

$3,247

Save $2,129

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 21

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,824

$3,278

Save $2,546

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Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 17

Barcelona, Spain

93% AI deal score

$5,801

$3,334

Save $2,467

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 14

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$4,999

$3,129

Save $1,870

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 14

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$4,963

$3,216

Save $1,747

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 14

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,165

$3,236

Save $1,929

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 10

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,128

$3,388

Save $1,740

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 10

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,172

$3,400

Save $1,772

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 21

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$5,623

$3,453

Save $2,170

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 19

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$21,912

$15,459

Save $6,453

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 20

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,059

$1,421

Save $638

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Feb 21

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,087

$1,458

Save $629

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Barcelona

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed to be around $1068. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, generally sees prices rise to approximately $1212. Similarly, waiting until 0-6 days before departure often results in higher average prices, reaching about $1226.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Barcelona has historically been around $835. The median price for this route during the same period was $1052. Travelers should aim to find fares at or below the good price threshold, as prices can go up to $1274 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona, with a median price of $660. January also offers more economical options, with a median price of $853. In comparison, the annual median price for this route is $1052, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to travel in 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: $567 - $1,686

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona is $567 to $1686. The current lowest deal is $622 with TAP Portugal for travel from Dec 9-Dec 16.

now $622

Low $567

High $1,686

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona

Flights from SFO to BCN are cheapest in August, with a median price of $660. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1363. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $660

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,363

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$611

$669

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

TAP Portugal

$743

$761

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$636

$659

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$712

$686

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$715

$560

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Barcelona

San Francisco (SFO) - Barcelona (BCN)

Condor Flugdienst

$719

$619

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 13

$694 → $657

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$709 → $676

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$685 → $663

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$705 → $693

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 of $1052.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August has the cheapest median price at $660 for San Francisco to Barcelona.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 25m.

Direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona typically take 11h 25m, connecting flights 18h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 98.9% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Barcelona.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Barcelona appear frequently, with many options available.

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 San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$482

Barcelona main airports to arrive at

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Barcelona.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, train, metro)

💸 Flights from ~$617

Airports nearby Barcelona used as alternative

Girona–Costa Brava (GRO)

Girona–Costa Brava Airport is a useful alternative, especially for budget airlines serving the Catalonia region.

Barcelona, Spain

92% AI deal score

$2,087

$1,458

Save $629

Scandinavian Airlines, +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.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 11h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently 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

Nov 14

Oct 21

Oct 17

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 10

Nov 10

Oct 21

Dec 19

Jan 20

Feb 21

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.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 11h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently 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

Nov 14

Oct 21

Oct 17

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 14

Nov 10

Nov 10

Oct 21

Dec 19

Jan 20

Feb 21

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?