How long is the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Non-stop flights on SFO → BCN are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?

The main carriers on this route are Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?

Historically the lowest fares land in November, February, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Barcelona?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → BCN

San Francisco to Barcelona flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Barcelona (BCN), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~13h non-stop
Airlines
Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways
Cheapest months
November, February, March

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San Francisco → Barcelona · 12 fares12-month low · $609

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Showing 12 of 12 results

Cheapest
TAP Portugal · TP 238
OutboundSFO → BCNMon, Oct 5 · 11:30 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOMon, Oct 12 · 6:20 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$609
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → BCNMon, Aug 17 · 11:30 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOMon, Aug 31 · 6:00 AM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$640
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 238
OutboundSFO → BCNWed, Aug 19 · 11:35 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOSun, Aug 23 · 8:40 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$659
total round-trip
Book →
Air Canada · AC 738
OutboundSFO → BCNWed, Sep 30 · 3:30 PM· 12h 35m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOWed, Oct 7 · 10:15 AM· 14h 22m· 1 stop
$661
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 238
OutboundSFO → BCNThu, Aug 20 · 11:30 PM· 13h 20m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOSun, Aug 23 · 1:00 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$662
total round-trip
Book →
British Airways · BA 286
OutboundSFO → BCNThu, Oct 22 · 2:30 AM· 12h 45m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOWed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM· 14h 36m· 1 stop
$663
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → BCNTue, Aug 4 · 11:30 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOWed, Aug 19 · 9:10 PM· 13h 45m· 1 stop
$771
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 238
OutboundSFO → BCNFri, Jun 11 · 11:20 PM· 13h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOFri, Jul 2 · 8:40 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$868
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → BCNFri, Sep 4 · 11:30 PM· 13h 10m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOFri, Sep 11 · 6:00 AM· 13h 55m· 1 stop
$871
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 240
OutboundSFO → BCNWed, Jun 9 · 3:15 AM· 16h 5m· 1 stop
ReturnBCN ← SFOFri, Jul 2 · 8:40 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$871
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 926
OutboundSFO → BCNTue, Jun 8 · 2:20 AM· 15h 40m· 2 stops
ReturnBCN ← SFOSun, Jul 4 · 4:00 AM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$1,042
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 926
OutboundSFO → BCNTue, Jun 8 · 2:20 AM· 15h 40m· 2 stops
ReturnBCN ← SFOFri, Jul 2 · 8:40 PM· 14h 35m· 1 stop
$1,122
total round-trip
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Try a nearby airport

Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

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About San Francisco → Barcelona

No year-round non-stop. Best routings: LH via FRA, Iberia via MAD, BA via LHR. Iberia's MAD connection is the shortest total time.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 13 hours. Major carriers on this route include Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways. Fares are usually cheapest in November, February, March — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Barcelona

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → BCN for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Jul
Peak
from $1483
Aug
Low
from $640
Sep
Low
from $661
Oct
Low
from $609
Nov
No data
Dec
No data
Jan
No data
Feb
No data
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
Low
from $863

Cheapest next 12 months: October from $609 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?
Non-stop flights on SFO → BCN are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?
The main carriers on this route are Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?
Historically the lowest fares land in November, February, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Barcelona?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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