Flying from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PSP to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between PSP and BCN:
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Calgary International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, P46,516 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P58,778. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PSP to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PSP to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
PSP's address is 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.33% of flights that take off from PSP arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Palm Springs International Airport from central Palm Springs, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PSP:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you're on a late Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before 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 reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PSP to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
