Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is eight hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJC to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SJC and BCN include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 4,778 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,876. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJC to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJC to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SJC land on schedule 84.69% of the time.
To reach Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SJC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to BCN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
