Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Each week, there are five San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 17:30 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:45 with Iberia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SFO to BCN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
United has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
United is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SFO to BCN flights, with 88.89% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SFO and BCN:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is Rs80,847. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs164,717. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to BCN by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from SFO to BCN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Barcelona in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Barcelona Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.
