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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 4:00
• Latest: departs at 16:05 and lands at 4:20.

The flight takes about 12h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco takes 12h 15m, covering 15.416 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco range from 559 € to 830 €, with an average of 696 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 559 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the 696 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 523 € return via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared with 745 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 62 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 525 € to 3.341 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 420 €, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 14 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 643 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 755 €, a difference of 112 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and San Francisco.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 05m, compared to 15h 14m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 20m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.