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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Barcelona Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,819. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Barcelona.R 4,072 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,072, select.
Barcelona.R 4,133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,133, select.
Barcelona.R 4,264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,264, select.
Barcelona.R 4,684 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,684, select.
Barcelona.R 5,039 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,039, select.
Barcelona.R 5,548 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,548, select.
Barcelona.R 5,548 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,548, select.
Barcelona.R 5,548 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,548, select.
Barcelona.R 5,548 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,548, select.
Barcelona.R 5,556 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,556, select.
Barcelona.R 5,556 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,556, select.
Barcelona.R 5,669 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,669, select.
Barcelona.R 5,865 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,865, select.
Barcelona.R 6,370 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,370, select.
Barcelona.R 6,948 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,948, select.
Barcelona.R 7,032 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound direct flight with LEVEL departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,032, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in October.
Mar
from R 8,822
Apr
from R 5,548
May
from R 5,039
Jun
from R 6,948
Jul
from R 4,684
Aug
from R 4,133
Sep
from R 4,264
Oct
from R 4,072
Nov
from R 5,556
Dec
from R 5,865
Jan
from R 5,669
Feb
from R 10,305

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona

Los Angeles to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Barcelona

12km from central Barcelona
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from R 4,072
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Girona

76km from central Barcelona
from R 4,488
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Reus

88km from central Barcelona
from R 4,479
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Los Angeles to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,072
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week44

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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona is R 8,814. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Barcelona.
American Airlines, Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Los Angeles to Barcelona.
As of March 2026, there are 88 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Barcelona is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Barcelona Airport on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Los Angeles's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from here.

  • Take off on a direct Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. You can get from LAX to BCN on Iberia's 3:20pm flight.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to BCN.

  • If you're going away during a popular month like December, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart from this terminal.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with Iberia. This top carrier operates services from LAX.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia between LAX and BCN.

  • Iberia sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 100.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to BCN that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and BCN include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • LAX is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:

  • Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • You can arrive at VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BCN flight:

About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

  • The centre of Barcelona is roughly 13 kilometres from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • At the moment, R 4,072 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,814. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from Los Angeles to BCN, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles 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 notify you as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). June is when most people visit Barcelona. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to BCN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Barcelona

  • Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia are must-visits when exploring Barcelona.

Explore more of Spain

  • Barcelona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 241 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.

  • Ibiza is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Barcelona

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