BCN - SJO

$486 Find Cheap Flights from Barcelona to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Barcelona to San José departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Barcelona to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Barcelona to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$838
Overall average: $1,106
Delta
Mon 1/19Sat 2/7
BCN - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$486
Typical prices: $540-$831
Avianca
Thu 4/16
BCN - SJO • 1 stop
Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $884 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Barcelona to San José (BCN-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Barcelona to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Barcelona to San José

Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
11:10 am - 1:00 pm
BCN
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SJO
32h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:54 pm - 10:25 am
SJO
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BCN
35h 31m2 stops
$838Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
BCN
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SJO
31h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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BCN
21h 10m2 stops
$864Delta
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:05 am
BCN
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SJO
21h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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BCN
19h 35m2 stops
$871Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 28
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
BCN
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SJO
31h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:31 pm - 4:30 pm
SJO
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BCN
18h 59m2 stops
$877Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm
BCN
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SJO
31h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SJO
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BCN
26h 30m2 stops
$884Delta
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 12:05 am
BCN
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SJO
24h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:35 am
SJO
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BCN
17h 35m1 stop
$890Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 7:53 pm
BCN
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SJO
20h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:00 am
SJO
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BCN
19h 30m2 stops
$948United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 1:15 pm
BCN
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SJO
34h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 3:40 pm
SJO
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BCN
23h 00m1 stop
$949United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 9
SWISS Logo
7:50 pm - 2:50 pm
BCN
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SJO
26h 00m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:10 pm - 11:00 pm
SJO
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BCN
19h 50m2 stops
$951SWISS
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 26
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 11:56 am
BCN
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SJO
36h 06m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:35 am
SJO
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BCN
20h 05m2 stops
$952United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Barcelona to San José flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Barcelona to San José, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Barcelona, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José is September, where tickets cost $854 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,173 and $1,169 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$486
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Barcelona to San José

When to book flights from Barcelona to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Barcelona to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San José was $384 for a one-way ticket and $838 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Barcelona and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Barcelona to San José.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Barcelona to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Barcelona to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Barcelona and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Barcelona to San José, United Airlines or Iberia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Barcelona to San José are United Airlines and Iberia. With an average price for the route of $1,064 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Iberia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,149 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Barcelona to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Barcelona to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Barcelona is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Barcelona to San José?

    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 to San José with an airline and back to Barcelona with another airline. Booking your flights between Barcelona and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San José from Barcelona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Barcelona to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Barcelona to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Barcelona to San José? 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 9095 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

10.0 ExcellentMichele, Dec 2025
RSW - ORD
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It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

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

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

the seats were bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

The crew was amazing. I appreciate the level of professionalism in the Iberia crew.

A more organized boarding experience and better food would have made the experience better.

Flight cancelled, lost a day of travel where we were trying to meet friends we couldn't meet. Iberia website is very difficult to navigate and has lots of dead links. If you do not speak Spanish it is even harder. Tried communicating on their WhatsApp and that was also close to impossible. We were told we'd be compensated 150EU's for this cancelled flight but there is no avenue towards rectifying this issue. I've had to take it up with my credit card to contest the charges and not pay for a flight that didn't happen but doubt I will ever be reimbursed for my two Ubers to the airport where we never even departed or the 150EU's we were told we would receive. I would never fly Iberia again. Clown show.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

Great : The crew was awesome ♥️ To improve : - The rice in the "Rice with chicken" was rather s kind of rice pudding, not good at all - No power outlet to charge your phone. 😒

why can't planes be boarded from back to front?? everything was great otherwise

We flew into Barcelona and the plane was so cramped and very uncomfortable and dirty. But we flew out of Madrid and that plane was much better. Would fly Iberia again.

For what we are willing to pay for international air travel, our experience was very good. We had no problem checking in, we had very little wait time at the AA counter in Madrid, and the staff in Madrid were very helpful. The flight crew was helpful and courteous, the plane was on the newer side, and our assigned seats were together without us needing to purchase them. The flight took off on time and arrived early. Overall, it was a pleasant experience or as much as could be expected in economy for almost 10 hours.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

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