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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 4:55 am
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 5:25 am.

The flight takes about 11h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 11h 25m, covering 15,416 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from C$ 894 to C$ 1,502, with an average of C$ 1,164 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 894 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 1,164. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 631 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to C$ 1,296 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 106–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 973 to C$ 9,376. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 485, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility

Flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,082 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,237, a difference of C$ 156. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 19m, compared with 15h 12m via Calgary (YYC) and 15h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Sagrada Familia, and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.