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✈️ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona
Compare Los Angeles – Barcelona fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,674 km and takes around 12 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,674 km (6,011 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceBarcelona is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
🛫 AirportsLAX → BCN
💸 Cheapest monthMar 2027 – from $589
📅 Cheapest months to fly Los Angeles → Barcelona
- $964Oct 26
- $1,362Nov 26
- $1,098Dec 26
- $669Jan 27
- $589Mar 27
- $848Apr 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Spain
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler and quieter, great for cities and good value, with the Canaries still mild.
Weather by month in Madrid
- 10°Jan⛅
- 12°Feb⛅
- 16°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 22°May⛅
- 29°Jun☀️
- 32°Jul☀️
- 31°Aug☀️
- 26°Sep⛅
- 19°Oct⛅
- 13°Nov⛅
- 10°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore the Alhambra – Wander through Granada's breathtaking palace of carved stucco, tiled courtyards and fountain-filled gardens.
- Marvel at the Sagrada Família – Stand beneath the forest-like columns and glowing stained glass of Gaudí's extraordinary basilica in Barcelona.
- Go on a tapas crawl – Hop between bustling bars in Seville, San Sebastián or Madrid, sampling small plates late into the night.
- Watch flamenco – Feel the passion of a live flamenco performance in an intimate venue in Seville or Granada.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
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Los Angeles to Barcelona flights: questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona takes about 12 h 20 min for the 9,674 km (6,011 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Barcelona from Los Angeles?
Barcelona is about 9,674 km (6,011 miles) from Los Angeles as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Barcelona?
Right now Barcelona is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Barcelona?
Recently the lowest fares were in Mar 2027, from about $589. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Barcelona?
From Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). In Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
Do I need a visa for Spain?
It depends on your passport – see our Spain visa & entry guide.
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