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✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Barcelona
Compare San Francisco – Barcelona fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,585 km and takes around 12 h 15 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,585 km (5,956 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 15 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceBarcelona is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → BCN
💸 Cheapest monthFeb 2027 – from $627
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → Barcelona
- $814Oct 26
- $742Nov 26
- $706Dec 26
- $655Jan 27
- $627Feb 27
- $639Mar 27
- $717Jun 27
- $896Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Spain
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, great for cities and good value, with the Canaries still mild.
Weather by month in Madrid
- 10°Jan⛅
- 12°Feb⛅
- 16°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 29°Jun☀️
- 32°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 13°Nov⛅
- 10°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore the Alhambra – Wander through Granada's breathtaking palace of carved stucco, tiled courtyards and fountain-filled gardens.
- Marvel at the Sagrada Família – Stand beneath the forest-like columns and glowing stained glass of Gaudí's extraordinary basilica in Barcelona.
- Go on a tapas crawl – Hop between bustling bars in Seville, San Sebastián or Madrid, sampling small plates late into the night.
- Watch flamenco – Feel the passion of a live flamenco performance in an intimate venue in Seville or Granada.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
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San Francisco to Barcelona flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Barcelona?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Barcelona takes about 12 h 15 min for the 9,585 km (5,956 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Barcelona from San Francisco?
Barcelona is about 9,585 km (5,956 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Barcelona?
Right now Barcelona is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Barcelona?
Recently the lowest fares were in Feb 2027, from about $627. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Barcelona?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
Do I need a visa for Spain?
It depends on your passport – see our Spain visa & entry guide.
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