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Cheap Flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$480
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$581
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$807
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$566
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$480
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$581
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$807
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$566
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Barcelona-El Prat to California flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to California from Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually cost between $538 and $790 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $480 on Royal Air Maroc (Nov 16-Nov 24).

What is the cheapest Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California flight route?

The cheapest ticket to California from Barcelona-El Prat Airport found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $716 round-trip. The most popular route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $784.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $711 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $729.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California?

No, with an average price for the route of $852, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California is February, when tickets cost $601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $916 and $894 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona-El Prat to California?

For Barcelona-El Prat to California, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from California back to Barcelona-El Prat, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$400
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Barcelona to San Diego

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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona-El Prat to California?

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    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Barcelona-El Prat to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Barcelona-El Prat to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and California per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport and land in California, with an average flight time of 12h 35m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Los Angeles. Each week, there are 7 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 29% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Barcelona-El Prat to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Barcelona-El Prat to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10246 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I had a 5 hour lay over in Toronto. Felt very exhausted and bored.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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I had a 5 hour lay over in Toronto. Felt very exhausted and bored.

The entire experience convinced my wife, Cathy, and me that traveling Polaris on United is the only way we’ll fly in the future. From check-in and baggage drop to the end of the 12-hour flight, the customer service was exceptional, with numerous staff members exemplifying the very best in care. On board, Andre, our primary crew chief, was sincerely friendly, a consummate professional, and, along with Freddy, one of his team members, truly among the best of the best. The captain even came through the cabin to chat with passengers—a wonderful personal touch, especially on such a long journey.

I flew from Barcelona to Chicago on UA yesterday. The flight was on time, the pilots did a great job and the flight attendants were super nice. All of them. Also food was good, and the drinks, including wine were served a few times during our flight. I highly recommend this airline.

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

The first flight was an hour and a half late leaving, thus missing my connection. The second flight Departure was two hours late Leaving.

The width of the chair is very small. Not comfortable at all.

No entertainment system or wifi on a 12 hour flight. They failed to include GF meals And snacks as requested on my ticket so I had very little available to eat. Crew seemed indecisive.

Seats were very comfortable and everything was in good working order. Crew was disengaged to the point of being rude.

Based upon our entire experience with Iberia, we will never fly the airline nor recommend the airline to anyone. The flight to LA was fine and the crew on this one flight was god, but Iberia treats its customers (us) horribly. There was not one flight on this trip that they did not treat us poorly. We were bumped, lost seats, lost luggage etc all on flights we booked over a year in advance. Not one leg with Iberia went smoothly. And now they have lost our luggage somewhere in Madrid. This is a horrible airline. A truly horrible airline. And Underpricer recommended by Kayak is horrible as well. The lesson learned is to book directly with an airline and stay away from Iberia at all costs.

Boarded in group three at Barcelona, which meant going from a gate outside onto a bus to ride across the airport to a plane waiting on the tarmac. When we arrived at the plane, crew behavior told us something was wrong. Bus driver would not let us off for almost twenty minutes, despite being crammed shoulder to shoulder. Eventually, we got onto the plane, but were then told that someone “forgot” to refuel the plane and the truck to do so had not arrived. We departed late enough that we missed our connecting train in NYC, which was the last train of the evening, so we had to stay awake all night in the passenger waiting area of Amtrak’s Penn Station, which was almost impossible to get to because the station was now closing, as it was after midnight. We had to haul four suitcases a few blocks on city streets in the rain to get to the one remaining open entrance to Penn Station. We ended up being up for 36 hours straight because someone couldn’t do their job. Never, ever again would I fly this airline.

Great to have power available for every seat in Premium Economy. I do wish the WiFi was less expensive. It was 23-24 Euros for the flight for one device. And there were times it was unavailable.

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

I originally chose two aisle seats for my daughter and myself in the same row. We got seated in the middle, three rows apart. Both of the men sitting in front of us reclined their seats fully leaving us NO room. A totally uncomfortable flight for eleven hours.

No entertainment and WiFi for a 13 hour flight is outrageous. Old plane. Broken seats and toilet of order. To have to pay for food and a blanket under those conditions is ridiculous. We are never flying with Level or Iberia ever again.

We had a seat that would not function. No Wifi or inflight entertainment was available. Food was very poor. Attendants were very accommodating and apologized for the problems.

Booked with Iberia but flight was with Level. This switch of airlines was not published anyware and I was not made aware. Service was horrible, attendants were rude and nowhere to be found. Interior of plane was disgusting and dirty, trash on the floor, bathrooms were dirty (probably because flight attendants were not collecting trash from passengers). I have never encountered this on any other flight or airline. A public bus or metro in Los Angeles is 10 times cleaner. Had I known this was not an Iberia flight I would not have booked this tickets.

We flew Level for the first time direct from Barcelona to San Francisco, and wow, we were pleasantly surprised: large, comfortable seats in economy class, the crew were very friendly and polite the entire trip, and the food and entertainment options were great. We would absolutely fly them again.

Flight was assigned to Level Airlines and meal information was not provided to Level. Level flight attendants refused to serve meals to our family because it was not indicated on our tickets.

The seats on Lufthansa’s international business class on the A350-900 is the worst product in the market. Our chief purser was AMAZING though. She is the best FA I have had in many years.

Never took the flight due to strikes which happens but there was no timely coordination to find me new flights. I had to call Lufthansa and Kayak support only to be given no good options and a 75% refund. Ended up spending way more for alternative flights that I coordinated myself for a trip I had booked 6 months prior.

Come on. A two hour, 7am flight and a small bottle of water and a tiny chocolate bar was provided. No coffee, no nothing. Poor.

Plane was crowded, seats narrow, legroom nearly nonexistent. The entertainment feature didn't work for my row and nobody was able to/interested in trying to repair it. This flight was in direct contrast to a very comfortable Lufthansa flight from RDU to Frankfurt about a week earlier.

Rushed due to connecting Lufthansa flight delay Seating very tight and uncomfortable with poor leg room Long lines for rest room

Better when flight announcements are better produced and slowed down a bissele

My only complaint would be that we paid for insurance in case we needed to change our flights. However we still had to pay to change and was not helped on either travel parties. I would like a refund for my change fees as indicated in our insurance plans.

Le personnel attentionné et trilingue, la tranquillité du vol. Aucun aspect négatif

The only really annoying part was the TV screen. It was kinda messed up. Like it would just randomly turn off or switch. It was also not responsive. Which gets annoying on an almost 12 hour flight

Luftansa over booking canceled my flight 2 days before I left, so I called to reschedule but didn't answer, so I had to cancel. This has ruined my vacation plans and I already had to pay 3 days for a hotel reservation in Barcelona. I don't think I'll ever book this flight again in my life.

Excellent airline. New planes. Comfortable business class seats. Professional crew

Frankfurt to San Francisco The Site would not let me Upgrade luggage ( paid extra at the airport Had to pay for seats but did not receive those seats Had to pay extra to check in at counter (since I could not upgrade on the app) $25 a person. Unfriendly staff- bordering on rude Check in in San Francisco (to Frankfurt) was smooth, courteous and no extra charges for seats or check in

Missed this flight. $5000 to rebook next day. Horribly rude staff in Frankfurt. Everyone we encountered was either not helpful or outright mean.

Condor's computers do not work. They do not leave enough time to catch a connecting flight. Condor had to book passengers on a different airline to make their destination. They lost my niece and nephew's luggage. The bathroom had pee all over it before the flight took off.

Premium economy meant only extended legroom and when the passenger in front of me leaned back, I lost the little space I paid for. Food was not great. Movie selection is okay. Feels somewhere between a mainstream and a budget airline.

The jet is quiet but the food is uneatable and the new seats are horrible .One cannot find comfort on them. When do airlines learn that there is a better service for your clients. Go to a flying wing design save fuel offer a human seat where your arm does not interfere with your neighbor . Provide food that tastes good and offer free drinks

One of the female flight attendants had an attitude. The snack toward the end was pretty bad. My husband and I were both sick the next two days.

This Condir premium economy is terrible. All it is is a few extra inches of legroom in an economy seat. British airways premium economy is the same as a first class domestic seat, wider with more recline. Plus the flights were all late to leave, arrive, etc. terrible day.

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

It’s a budget-friendly airline, so expect smaller meal and snack portions and no free alcohol to drink on international flights. Airline food is never exciting in economy class, so I always plan on taking my own food and snacks- and I don’t consume alcohol, so no complaints from me! Flight attendants were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The airplane was newer with USB a+c charging ports, massive infotainment screens, and a lot of entertainment media to choose from. The airplane seats are less padded than other airlines I’ve been to, but the benefit is that there was more legroom because of the thinner seat profiles. Honestly, more legroom gave me more comfort than having more padding on a seat (which just gets flattened over time and repeated use) Overall, I really liked my Condor experiences (4 different planes) from LAX-Frankfurt-Barcelona and back. I would not hesitate to fly with them in the future, if the prices are lower than other companies

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