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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 17,611. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Barcelona.R 7,732 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,732, select.
Barcelona.R 8,298 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,298, select.
Barcelona.R 8,392 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Jacarepaguá on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,392, select.
Barcelona.R 8,470 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,470, select.
Barcelona.R 8,504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,504, select.
Barcelona.R 8,608 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,608, select.
Barcelona.R 8,698 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,698, select.
Barcelona.R 8,739 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,739, select.
Barcelona.R 8,744 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,744, select.
Barcelona.R 8,766 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,766, select.
Barcelona.R 9,224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,224, select.
Barcelona.R 9,763 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Jacarepaguá on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,763, select.
Barcelona.R 12,800 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,800, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from R 12,800
Apr
from R 9,763
May
from R 8,739
Jun
from R 7,732
Jul
from R 8,608
Aug
from R 8,766
Sep
from R 9,224
Oct
from R 8,504
Nov
from R 8,298
Dec
from R 8,470
Jan
from R 8,698
Feb
from R 8,392

Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro 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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Girona

76km from central Barcelona
from R 9,641
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Reus

88km from central Barcelona
from R 9,968
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Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,732
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona is R 13,072. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona. But we found flights with one stop from R 13,072.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona Airport on Monday, 15 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Barcelona is KLM .

Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know

  • Barcelona is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to BCN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BCN that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GIG and BCN include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG reach their destination on time.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to BCN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

  • 79% of flights departing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.

About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

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

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

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • Currently, R 7,732 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,072. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BCN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to BCN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

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

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • June is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro 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).

  • January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Barcelona

  • Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:

  • You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Barcelona when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Sagrada Familia followed by Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.

Explore more of Spain

  • Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.

  • Ibiza is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona. No journey is complete without experiencing Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.