Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LGA to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGA and BCN include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Right now, 236 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 382 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LGA to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGA to BCN.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
80.0% of flights departing from LaGuardia Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGA.
LaGuardia Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGA? If you've booked an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGA 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 places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another favourite 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.