Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SEA to BCN flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SEA and BCN:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, Rs63,419 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs126,527. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SEA to BCN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SEA to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
