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Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 00m, covering 15,559 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $1,039 to $1,630, with an average of $1,289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,039 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,289 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $523 return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with $1,357 for direct.

LEVEL is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $85–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• Iberia
• American Airlines
• Finnair
• Qatar Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $611, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• DRIVALIA

Flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,194 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,366, a difference of $172.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 09m, compared to 14h 43m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 14h 44m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Placa de Catalunya, and Sagrada Familia. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• LEVEL: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LEVEL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

800 Degrees Pizza is an Italian restaurant that is in the Dining Terrace of the International Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport, while Umami Burger is located nearby and sells a variety of cheeseburgers and sandwiches. The Border Grill can also be found in the Dining Terrace and has a traditional American menu.

If you are a nursing mother, you can use one of the breastfeeding rooms that are placed in each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. You can access them for free by using the Mamava app; inside, you will find a changing table, comfortable benches, a sink, USB ports, and outlets.

If you want to get a headstart on your souvenir shopping, go to some of the different stores in Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Barcelona Duty Free can be found in Terminals 1 and 2, and they offer clothing, accessories, liquor, and electronics. Calzedonia-Intimissimi is in Terminal 1 and is known for selling affordable clothing.

The ibis Budget Aeropuerto Barcelona Viladecans is an affordable option that is a 10m drive from Barcelona–El Prat Airport and a 20m drive from Casa Batlló. To stay somewhere stylish, pick the 4-star Sallés Hotel Ciutat del Prat, which is a 12m drive from the airport and only a 9m walk from the El Prat De Llobregat train station.