Best One-Way Price | $162 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $266 |
Fastest flight time | 7h 10m |
Operated By | 6 airlines |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Barcelona
Los Angeles (LAX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Typically, flights to Barcelona from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat, which has an average price of $867
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BARCELONA FROM LOS ANGELES | February | 42% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Barcelona costs on average just $503 in February |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BARCELONA FROM LOS ANGELES | June | 60% more expensive | It costs about $1,388 for flights to Barcelona from Los Angeles in June |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BARCELONA FROM LOS ANGELES | June | 220% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Barcelona from Los Angeles in June than any other month |
An action packed, cosmopolitan city, Barcelona promises beautiful beaches, elegant architecture, and inimitable culture and heritage. What makes the city even more special is its cool vibe, thriving nightlife, rich music scene and an ongoing culinary renaissance.
Summertime from June – August is the peak tourist season in Barcelona. Hotels are fully booked and room rates are at their highest. Try to book your preferred hotel a few months in advance, if you’re planning a summer visit. In the shoulder months from May – June or September, the average temperature is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a good time to enjoy the warm, balmy weather, less crowds and reasonable room rates. Barcelona also hosts numerous carnival-like festivals during the short spring season from May – June. From October onwards through winter, the ocean becomes too cool for a swim, and the city experiences occasional rain showers. However, if you don’t mind slightly cooler temperatures of 55 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit, then visit Barcelona from November – March. While you may have to skip the beach activities, you can enjoy the some bargains on hotel rates, and avoid the crowds.
When planning your flight to Barcelona, consider that the month of October are typically considered the best times to visit if you are looking to go sightseeing. That is when the weather is most cooperative. Sights like La Rambla, Sagrada Familia, and Passeig de Gracia are very popular tourist attractions.
July or August is widely considered the best time to visit Barcelona to go to area beaches like Playa de la Barceloneta. Another popular area beach is Platja Nova Icaria.
Those flying to Barcelona could potentially find better pricing at Girona Costa Brava Airport (47 mi from Barcelona city center), Reus Airport (55 mi from Barcelona city center), La Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu Airport (77 mi from Barcelona city center) or Lleida-Alguaire Airport (88 mi from Barcelona city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Barcelona is Girona Costa Brava Airport where the average price is $117. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Yes, flights to Gracia are served by Barcelona’s Barcelona-El Prat airport which is 8.4 mi away.
Barcelona-El Prat airport is 7.5 mi from Barcelona City Centre in Barcelona, making it the closest airport.
Prices for flights to Barcelona refresh daily.
The number of operators available for flights to Barcelona is 82 as of November 2023.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Barcelona.
The required travel and health documents for your Barcelona trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Barcelona. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
Barcelona’s magnificent architecture and the local attractions in the old city area are best experienced on foot. With narrow streets and regular traffic jams, try to avoid driving in the city. Instead, rely on the fast and efficient public transportation options for getting around in Barcelona.
Public Transportation
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) operates an extensive network of underground rail (Metro) and local buses that connect all parts of the city. A single fare ticket costs €2.15 EUR, and is valid on the metro as well as the bus. You can also purchase an integrated ticket called T-10, which allows multi-person travel for up to 10 journeys on the bus and/or metro. This costs €9.95 EUR for travel within Zone 1.
Tour buses
To access the popular sights and attractions, consider booking a tour with Barcelona Bus Turistic, which operates open top, double decker, hop-on hop-off buses. The buses offer 45 stops and 3 routes that cover all the popular sights and attractions. A 1-day adult ticket costs €29.00 EUR, and a 2-day ticket costs €39.00 EUR.
Taxis
Metered black-and-yellow taxis are available throughout the city, and can be hailed on the streets. The meter starts at €2.15 EUR followed by €1.13 EUR for every 0.6 miles after, and a waiting charge per hour of €22.10 EUR.
Citizens of the United States with a valid passport can visit Spain for a maximum of 90 days without having to apply for or obtain a Schengen visa. For foreign nationals, please check the Schengen Visa Info website.
A hip, urban destination, Barcelona offers plenty of history and architecture, culture and festivals, gastronomy and nightlife. With a ton of landmarks, monuments, parks, markets, museums and beaches to explore, a single trip may not be enough to see everything that Barcelona offers. Here are a few suggestions on what to include in your itinerary to truly experience this vibrant city.
Try a Pintxos bar
In a city that promises heaps of gastronomic delights, don’t miss a visit to a Pintxos bar, a culinary trend in Barcelona. While essentially this is Basque tapas, tradition calls for choosing your Pintxos with toothpicks. At the end of the night you are charged for the number of toothpicks used. Euskal Etxea restaurant at Plaça de Montcada is one of the best places to try this. Some of the other must-try tapas bars include Quimet i Quimet, La Esquinica and El Jabali.
Cover up!
Many of the religious attractions, such as the Catedral de Barcelona and BasÃlica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamÃlia, require visitors to cover up their knees and shoulders when stepping inside. Visitors without the proper attire are strictly not admitted. Make sure you dress appropriately or carry shawls, scarves etc. to cover up with, so you don’t miss out on these grand sights and attractions.
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