Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SMF to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and BCN include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, Rs91,327 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs189,894. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SMF to BCN, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from SMF to BCN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.
Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick ride from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Barcelona. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among the biggest draws.
