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United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:00 am
SJO
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BCN
40h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 12:56 pm
BCN
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SJO
30h 21m2 stops
$823United Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 7
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9:05 am - 9:00 am
SJO
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BCN
16h 55m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 7:15 am
BCN
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SJO
23h 05m1 stop
$824United Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 8:35 am
SJO
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BCN
38h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:11 am
BCN
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SJO
29h 56m2 stops
$826United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 31
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 4:20 pm
SJO
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BCN
24h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:35 pm - 12:05 am
BCN
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SJO
41h 30m2 stops
$830Air Canada
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 1:15 pm
SJO
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BCN
28h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 12:26 pm
BCN
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SJO
29h 11m2 stops
$831United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14
Air Canada Logo
7:35 am - 8:35 am
SJO
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BCN
42h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:35 pm - 10:15 pm
BCN
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SJO
16h 40m1 stop
$834Air Canada
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 20
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 9:20 am
SJO
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BCN
24h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:11 am
BCN
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SJO
26h 01m2 stops
$838United Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Mon, Jun 8
Iberia Logo
6:15 pm - 2:20 pm
SJO
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BCN
13h 05m1 stop
Iberia Logo
9:15 pm - 4:35 pm
BCN
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SJO
26h 20m1 stop
$839Iberia
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 21
Air Canada Logo
8:05 am - 8:00 am
SJO
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BCN
15h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:15 pm - 10:00 pm
BCN
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SJO
16h 45m1 stop
$842Air Canada
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 8:35 am
SJO
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BCN
38h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:11 am
BCN
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SJO
34h 16m2 stops
$845United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Apr 1

United Airlines flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 27
SJO9:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
40h 20m
2 stops
BCN9:00 amBarcelona-El Prat
Feb 7
BCN1:35 pmBarcelona-El Prat
30h 21m
2 stops
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$823
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United Airlines
Jan 30
SJO9:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
BCN9:00 amBarcelona-El Prat
Jun 9
BCN4:10 pmBarcelona-El Prat
23h 05m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$824
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United Airlines
Mar 9
SJO11:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
38h 00m
2 stops
BCN8:35 amBarcelona-El Prat
Mar 31
BCN12:15 pmBarcelona-El Prat
29h 56m
2 stops
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$826
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Air Canada flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
Feb 25
SJO8:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 45m
2 stops
BCN4:20 pmBarcelona-El Prat
Mar 5
BCN1:35 pmBarcelona-El Prat
41h 30m
2 stops
SJO12:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$830
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Air Canada
Mar 9
SJO7:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 00m
2 stops
BCN8:35 amBarcelona-El Prat
Mar 20
BCN12:35 pmBarcelona-El Prat
16h 40m
1 stop
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$834
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Air Canada
Apr 16
SJO8:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
BCN8:00 amBarcelona-El Prat
May 2
BCN1:15 pmBarcelona-El Prat
16h 45m
1 stop
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$842
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San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

9:40 am-9:00 am

2 stops40h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 2/7

1:35 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$823

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

9:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 6/9

4:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

$824

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

11:35 am-8:35 am

2 stops38h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/31

12:15 pm-10:11 am

2 stops29h 56m

$826

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/5

1:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 30m

$830

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

12:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/14

3:15 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$831

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

7:35 am-8:35 am

2 stops42h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 3/20

12:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$834

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

12:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/8

4:10 pm-10:11 am

2 stops26h 01m

$838

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

6:15 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/21

9:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$839

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

8:05 am-8:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/2

1:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$842

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

11:35 am-8:35 am

2 stops38h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/1

7:55 am-10:11 am

2 stops34h 16m

$845

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

The cheapest month to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from San José is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $838, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from San José during October instead. Flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $918.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,021. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,244. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for around $1,034 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from San José for as low as $843 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.

How have San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights are approximately 31% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 15h 55m
There are no direct flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Barcelona-El Prat by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Barcelona-El Prat are 5565.8 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Best airlines flying from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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IberiaPriceFrom $668Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,057 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,564 reviews
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7.4
9,121 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $777Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,516 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,491 reviews
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Air EuropaPriceFrom $970Free CancellationRating
7.0
575 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,009Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,830 reviews
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7.7
1,435 reviews
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