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Cheap Flights from San José to Barcelona (SJO-BCN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Barcelona 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 San José to Barcelona

Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:15 pm - 10:50 pmSJO-BCN
21h 35m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 4:50 pmBCN-SJO
27h 55m1 stop
$769Iberia
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Jan 9
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7:50 pm - 1:20 pmSJO-BCN
34h 30m2 stops
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6:35 pm - 4:10 pmBCN-SJO
28h 35m2 stops
$770Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:50 am - 9:35 amSJO-BCN
17h 45m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 10:55 pmBCN-SJO
40h 20m2 stops
$774Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 9:35 amSJO-BCN
42h 00m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 10:55 pmBCN-SJO
40h 20m2 stops
$780Air Canada
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:15 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-BCN
20h 05m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 4:50 pmBCN-SJO
27h 55m1 stop
$786Iberia
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Dec 10
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7:25 pm - 10:40 pmSJO-BCN
19h 15m1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:25 pmBCN-SJO
19h 25m1 stop
$789Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:35 amSJO-BCN
38h 00m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 11:25 amBCN-SJO
27h 20m2 stops
$819United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 9:35 amSJO-BCN
38h 00m2 stops
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9:55 am - 11:25 amBCN-SJO
32h 30m2 stops
$848United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:40 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-BCN
14h 05m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 2:50 pmBCN-SJO
28h 30m2 stops
$908Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:30 pm - 10:25 amSJO-BCN
30h 55m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 6:25 pmBCN-SJO
29h 30m1 stop
$915KLM
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Iberia
Cheapest • from $769 (round-trip)
Air France
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$769
Overall average: $933
Iberia
Tue 10/28Tue 11/11
SJO - BCN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$314
Typical prices: $504-672
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/15
SJO - BCN • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Barcelona flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Barcelona 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 San José to Barcelona?

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

For San José to Barcelona, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Barcelona back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is November, where tickets cost $907 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,212 and $1,153 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$314
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking San José to Barcelona flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was $314 for a one-way ticket and $769 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Barcelona, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Barcelona are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,131 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,326 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 San José to Barcelona.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from San José 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 San José to Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and BCN 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 San José to Barcelona?

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

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to Barcelona

 
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7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1467 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.4Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Sep 2025YVR - CDG
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3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

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

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

All flight attendants could benefit by taking an international flight on Qantas Airline. Qantas attendants are much more hospitable in every way. Much superior than and attendants on any US airline.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

It was great other than the plane was really small

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

Great breakfast and coffee …..fastest bag service I have ever had in NOLA

Customer service excellent. Food was poor. I received my luggage open with missing items.

Staff was very attentive! Food was good for premium economy airplane food. Clearly an older plane - seat back had to be pulled up manually after being reclined.

The flight wose Daley 2hr I lost my connect flight i wose delay one day and I am not happy

Very tight leg room and not a fan of the new policy on no free carry on luggage. Besides that, it was fine.

Everything ok, but it was a lot of turbulence during the flight.

1. Nowhere to sit at the gate D4 2. No control of lining up in different zones 3. People pushing in during the line up of zones. 4. Certainly not in a dignified manner.

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Delayed. Mismanagement of gate lines. Passengers arguing with eachother as a result of lack of organization by airline. Avoid this airline.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

Because the plane was delayed from Madrid to LAX, we missed our connecting flight to Malaga. Iberia offered to book us a hotel room but I needed to be in Malaga that evening. I ended up buying train tickets to Malaga from Madrid. I also feel Iberia should compensate me for the cost of the train tickets because they didn't meet their travel obligation.

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

Terrible. Won’t fly again. Boarding was an issue. Took TWO hours to “find” my confirmed reservation. Crew at desk was super rude and unconcerned. Was not escorted through despite delay on their end. Almost missed fight and luggage arrived one day late…. Which I had to pick up by cab or wait even longer (not reimbursed).

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

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