Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Barcelona.
Every week, there are five Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 13:20 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:00 with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
United is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to SFO flights. An exceptional 80.0% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and SFO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs97,219. A round-trip fare right now is Rs146,220. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to SFO by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BCN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
