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Cheapest round-trip
$538
Typical prices: $702-$1,164
Air Europa
Mon 10/22Sun 12/9
JFK - BIO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,463
Typical prices: $1,052-$1,483
Lufthansa
Sat 9/15Sun 9/23
EWR - BIO • Non-stop
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Bilbao

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Dec 9
Air Europa Logo
10:05 pm - 8:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BIO Bilbao
16h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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8:30 am - 5:50 pmBIO  Bilbao-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas
$538Air Europa
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
Air Europa Logo
10:05 pm - 3:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BIO Bilbao
11h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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9:05 pm - 5:45 pmBIO  Bilbao-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas
$566Air Europa
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 12:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BIO Bilbao
12h 10m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
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4:55 pm - 3:55 pmBIO  Bilbao-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 00m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
$588Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 26
Royal Air Maroc Logo
10:20 am - 7:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BIO Bilbao
24h 15m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:35 pm - 8:20 amBIO  Bilbao-LAX Los Angeles
20h 45m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$591Royal Air Maroc
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:10 pm - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BIO Bilbao
15h 25m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:40 pm - 3:30 pmBIO  Bilbao-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$600TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Apr 1
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:25 pm - 11:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BIO Bilbao
12h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
12:15 pm - 8:35 pmBIO  Bilbao-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$675TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 21
KLM Logo
9:45 pm - 8:05 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BIO Bilbao
16h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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8:30 am - 6:02 pmBIO  Bilbao-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
15h 32m1 stop Madrid Barajas
$691KLM
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Apr 14
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10:55 pm - 11:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BIO Bilbao
18h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:50 am - 3:55 pmBIO  Bilbao-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$707Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 28
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6:25 pm - 4:00 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-BIO Bilbao
15h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Madrid Barajas
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6:50 am - 4:31 pmBIO  Bilbao-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
15h 41m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$726KLM
Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22
Lufthansa Logo
5:42 pm - 11:10 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BIO Bilbao
23h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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5:50 pm - 2:40 pmBIO  Bilbao-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
26h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$760Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Bilbao flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Bilbao with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Bilbao?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bilbao is the cheapest route at $538 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Bilbao?

A round-trip flight to Bilbao costs $900 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from San Diego average $718, while Tampa runs a bit higher at $774.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bilbao?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Bilbao at $836 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,037.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bilbao?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Bilbao with an average price of $652 round-trip.
  • June ($1,173) and July ($1,083) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Bilbao are the cheapest at $897 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $926.

What is a good deal for flights to Bilbao?

Flights under $702 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Bilbao at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Tampa $594
  • Austin $599
  • San Francisco $610
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When are flights to Bilbao the cheapest?

Flights to Bilbao are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Bilbao

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for flights to Bilbao

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$208
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bilbao

When to book flights to Bilbao

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bilbao based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Bilbao, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How can I go about renting a car when I arrive at the airport?

    There are five different major rental car companies that offer rental car services at the airport. Travelers will find all of these rental car companies' offices in the lobby of the P1 parking building which has a connection to the terminal building via an underground passage.

  • Are there any public transportation options available from the airport to the center of the city?

    There are three different inner-city bus lines that offer service from the airport to a number of destinations in the region around the airport including the center of the city. Stops for these buses have a location at Terminal Level One outside on the sidewalk for arrivals. The fare to ride the bus is around 15 € ($18) but can vary based on the distance you will be traveling from the airport.

  • Are there any airlines that offer direct flights from the United States to Bilbao?

    While there are no airlines that offer direct flights from the United States, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, and Iberia all offer convenient one-stop options from several cities in the United States including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Is it possible to get a taxi from the airport and if so where can I find the taxis?

    All of the taxis that are available at the airport have a location in the queue outside of the terminal building on Level One at the arrivals sidewalk. All of the airport taxis are white with a red stripe along the outside of the taxi. The fare to ride in the taxis is around 0.70 € ($0.85) per km traveled.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Bilbao?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Bilbao at 0 per week, while Delta is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Bilbao. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How long is a nonstop flight to Bilbao?

    Nonstop flights to Bilbao are available from New York, with a flight time of about 7h 30m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Bilbao?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bilbao are from:
    • New York, from $538 round-trip
    • Chicago, from $600 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $675 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Bilbao is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bilbao is around $702 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Bilbao?

    Last-minute fares to Bilbao – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 10% above the average round-trip fare of $900.

Your guide to booking Bilbao flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Bilbao, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Bilbao, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $702 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Bilbao around February. Round-trip fares historically average $652 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $29 per round-trip. Morning flights to Bilbao average $897 compared to $926 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Bilbao, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • If you are going to have somebody pick you up from the airport you can let them know that they can park in the Express Parking lot for up to 15min free of charge to meet you after your flight.
  • If you're looking for a quiet and upscale place to spend some time in the Bilbao Airport (BIO) a really great choice would be the VIP Lounge the airport offers. Travelers will find this lounge on the Level Two mezzanine area of the airport.
  • If you would like to keep some of your luggage at the airport after your arrival there are luggage lockers available at the airport to keep your luggage secure while you are away.
  • If you have just arrived at the airport and are looking for an ATM there are four to choose from at the airport. One is on Level One of the Arrivals Hall while the other three are in Level Three of the Departures Hall.
  • If you have just arrived on a long flight and are looking for something for the kids to do in the airport there is a children's play area on Level One of the Arrivals Hall of the terminal.
  • If you are looking for a hotel that has a location that is convenient to the airport The Holiday Inn Express Bilbao has a location right at the entrance to the airport property. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle to and from the airport for its guests.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Bilbao

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bilbao? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8538 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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The temperature on the flight was unbearably hot and they were unable to serve waters and did t make any adjustments. This impacted us both when leaving, we pushed away from the gate but didn’t taxi for takeoff for awhile then arrived ‘early’ yet were stuck in the plane for longer than we should have been.

2.0 MediocreStacey, Aug 2026
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The temperature on the flight was unbearably hot and they were unable to serve waters and did t make any adjustments. This impacted us both when leaving, we pushed away from the gate but didn’t taxi for takeoff for awhile then arrived ‘early’ yet were stuck in the plane for longer than we should have been.

Terrible - the flight was delayed taking off after boarding. Then the flight circled lga before landing. Significant delay

The actual flight was smooth and we arrived earlier than expected which was great. The flight attendants gave unclear instructions and were rude. They seemed overwhelmed or flustered for the flight. Inflight service was delayed and unsure why.

Everything went smooth from check in, thru TSA, then boarding, and a smooth flight to ATL.

There were weather issues in the area apparently; however, that was not obvious from what we saw outside of LaGuardia. We were delayed leaving (which I understand); however, once we were on the plane we didn't leave for a long time. It may have been two hours?? - all I know is that we sat there for a long time with no information as to why we were not taking off. Finally, after 45 minutes to an hour (maybe?), the pilot gave us an update that no planes were able to go in the our flight path direction (or something like that) due to weather. There was nothing additional added. What does this mean? Why is this? What are the options? When will you give us another update? There were no updates for maybe another 30-45 minutes. There was no explanation as to why we couldn't be rerouted to avoid the weather. We had no information at all. We just sat on the plane (for about 2 hours) with very limited information. All I would have wanted is an explanation as to what was going on. Tell me there is bad weather coming our way. Tell me they are working to reroute us around it (which is what they did). Tell me SOMETHING.

My 4pm flight did not leave until about 10pm. I did not enjoy this experience.

The morning calzone was less than impressive and we ended up with heartburn

Very good seat and service. No complaints about the food. Take off delayed due to airport traffic

I'm a tall guy and even the seats with more leg room were not as comfortable as I had hoped.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

I missed the flight due to maintenance issues. This is the second flight I’ve missed in four days because United allows such little time between layovers. Very disappointing

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Food was not Good Nuts came very wet & not tasting Good Main course I asked for Steak they got me Chicken because they don’t have more !!!!

It cancelled and we were unable to catch our connecting international flights.

A little more friendliness from that crew of the day.

Staff didn't seem confident about the ingredients in my lactose intolerance meal

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

I flew Delta last week and United Airlines is a poor substitute mechanical problems with the plane and shitty food among other things made my travel experience what’s become to be expected from United no way is it ever worth the money they make us pay

No in flight entertainment, gate employees were very quick and impatient, plane was uncomfortable

One the best cabin crew team we have ever had (I have flown globally for more than 2 million miles), food was good and wines choices were great.⁰

We waited in the jetway for over an hour before we got on the plane.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

I flew in business a couple of months ago, it was great, tried again in economy, it is the cramped seat I have ever been into, for an overseas flight across the atlantic it is inhumane to put passengers in such cramped space. Other than that, everything ok. Took a second flight from Madrid to London, also economy and it was roomy and perfect.

I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

Food was terrible. No breakfast. Will not use this airline.

I'm not going to travel with that airline again.

I travel on a monthly basis and I’m not a stranger to budget airlines. I never complain about anything, it just about adjusting you expectations to what you paid for and you will get, but these flights (2) with Air Europa Miami - Madrid - Athens were a terrible experience. Both flights had a significant delays and multiple gate changes. At the checking they used a hand scale to weight your carry in, it cannot be more than 10 kg , even it fit on size.Luckily mine was ok . The food was inedible. The staff service was ok, but you can totally tell they do not care about much and show little customer service culture. I think this was my last trip on Air Europa. Actually the price was almost the same than other major airlines, I just took this one because I needed to depart late at night.

It was NO entertainment, the screens were not working for anyone. The food was bad in taste, my chicken was hard. The seat in my case didn’t recline. A long and endless flight

The flight, the staff and the airplane were all fantastic. I highly recommend.

We were bumped out of bulkhead seats we purchased a year ago. We were moved to row 5 and the folks in row 4 fully reclined making it difficult to get out to use the restroom. The seat have too little padding making them uncomfortable 3 hours into the flight. The movies did not offer closed captioning and the earbuds were poor so the entertainment was mostly unusable. The food was just passable. I would not fly Iberia/level again. Iberia also bumped us off our direct return flight so I would say the whole experience with this airline is poor.

The flight was operated by level, who had a sister’s check in procedure (2 hours) due to understaffing and a computer malfunction. While 3 agents stood at the business check in, with a total of maybe one actual customer there at a time, a huge line formed at economy check in with only 1 agent staffing the check in. Then, my luggage was lost - a guitar case with contents inside valued at 3,000 USD. The computer system of LEVEL could not locate my bag and had no record of it, and IBERIA (with whom I purchased my ticket and the checked bag) refused to help. It was a disastrous experience and I will never book Iberia again

Not bad but they lost 2 of my bags when I got to Florence

Couldn’t get boarding passes online, delayed an hour, and smallest amount of space on board I’ve ever encountered for such a long flight.

In general, I've had excellent experiences with Iberia flights and will continue to use them. In this last flight there were two things that didn't go right. I didn't get the kosher meal I had pre-requested when I had checked in on-line. Things worked out OK as we ended up eating the fish and vegetarian choices, which were really good. The other issue was that some movies for me and my wife started fine but after 8-12 minutes the content just switched to something else. The flight attendant reset our entertainment systems, but the problem persisted. We ended up choosing other movies/TV shows that did work fine.

Awful. They didn't even show concern that her connecting flight( Dallas to Mardrid) was gone/missing. I don't understand how that is even possible. Rudest answer from one of the crew was that American Airlines sold the tickets to somebody else. My daughter was not in the list.

The flight was canceled on a Thursday last minute. I lost thousands of dollars in hotels and car rental

Excellent lie flat seat for premium economy! Great staff. Bad food . Not so great entertainment. My bag didn’t make it either.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

It was a good flight overall. Nothing to add. Keep it up!

This is a very basic flight with no-frills. I just wish the seats were a little bit more comfortable.

Catastrophic experience the gate selected customers were picked up to.pay 70 eur for overweight 1-2 kg. While some others were let to board without chcking their carry on bags. Unecessaey drama by Lufthansa that brings nothing just hating them by customers.

We were charged for luggage, and our ticket was with Lufthansa and was supposed to include luggage fees. So our experience was a bit bad. Also, the flight was about 45 minutes late arriving.

It was good although we could not land in Munich due to weather and we had to go to Stuttgart. Missed our second flight. They did get us on another flight but the seats where not the ones I paid for in the flight that we missed.

Smooth Flight, Friendly crew, food offering on board was limited.

The real bathroom smelled horrible and it smelled in the real of the plane..

The staff are extremely rude maybe even racist, I’ve never been treated so poorly in my life. I will never fly with Lufthansa Mor Discovery Airlines again.

Ok flight. Water and small chocolate offered. Would be good if flynet included also video.

The connection between my income flight and the outgoing flight was slightly late and they would not hold the next flight for 7 minutes. The next flight was 4 hours later and we were issued a stand by ticket. So we had to wait to find out if we would even be on that flight. After boarding that flight was delayed for 40 minutes because there wasn’t a ground crew to load the luggage. The airline is not living up to it reputation.

In this flight was no good it was delay, change of door

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