International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Barcelona
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). 5,956 miles, 11h 25m nonstop.
SFO to BCN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,956 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AS1 airlineAlaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadBarcelona vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Barcelona
Round trips from $408
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Barcelona
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUA3 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Alaska flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $408; September 2026 is the most expensive at $558 and up, a difference of $150 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Barcelona is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Barcelona: Gaudí, the beach and late dinners
Barcelona is a Mediterranean city with a beach, Gaudí's architecture and one of Europe's best food scenes, reachable nonstop from New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October are warm, sunny and less crowded than midsummer. July–August is hot and packed; November–March is mild with the best fares.
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Search San Francisco to BarcelonaSan Francisco to Barcelona: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 11h 25m gate to gate, covering 5,956 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to BCN?
Alaska Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN), starting at $408 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Barcelona flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and BCN on Europe/Madrid time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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