Flying from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from here.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is 8 hours ahead of Sacramento. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Sacramento to BCN. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like August? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Sacramento to BCN leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
SMF is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before heading to Sacramento International Airport.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 288 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 503 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Sacramento to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Sacramento to BCN. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Barcelona in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Barcelona. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Sacramento to BCN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are must-visits when exploring Barcelona.
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