Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to BCN start at 19:25 — the earliest with Iberia. The last departure is at 21:50 with Iberia. In total, there are 23 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Your LAX to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Iberia offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to BCN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and BCN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is P13,041. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P21,859. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to BCN by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LAX to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.