Travelling from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are New York's main airports.
Take off on a direct New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the busiest route. Iberia operates the earliest flight at 12:45am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to BCN is with Iberia at 11:45pm.
Your flight from New York to BCN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart from this terminal.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing JFK include:
Delta is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JFK to BCN.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to BCN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider beginning your travels from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from New York to BCN with United Airlines. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to BCN route, United is the go-to airline for most travellers.
United is the most reliable carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with 70.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, check out these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BCN flight:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with a stop or two departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and BCN:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel near BCN if you have a late flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
183 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start from 345 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to BCN.
October is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from New York to BCN.
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The best time to fly from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). June is the peak month for travel to Barcelona. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Book a New York to BCN plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Barcelona to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Barcelona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Barcelona right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
Your Barcelona visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Sagrada Familia, Museum of the Church of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Barcelona. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.