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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Barcelona Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Barcelona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £358. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Barcelona.£358 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £358, select.

Barcelona.£365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.

Barcelona.£372 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £372, select.

Barcelona.£379 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.

Barcelona.£389 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Barcelona.£389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Barcelona.£389 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Barcelona.£389 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.

Barcelona.£390 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £390, select.

Barcelona.£394 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £394, select.

Barcelona.£404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £404, select.

Barcelona.£411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.

Barcelona.£420 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.

Barcelona.£422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.

Barcelona.£424 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.

Barcelona.£426 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From £426, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Barcelona

Washington D.C. to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Washington D.C. to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£358
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	8 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	31

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Washington D.C. to Barcelona?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Barcelona is £358. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona?

8 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Barcelona.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Barcelona?

United, Air Canada and Lufthansa fly direct from Washington D.C. to Barcelona.

How many flights are there a week from Washington D.C. to Barcelona?

As of March 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Barcelona.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Barcelona Airport on Monday, 20 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Barcelona Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

When is the best time to book flights to Barcelona?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know

When organising your flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to BCN.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to BCN leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
- Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to BCN are available with United Airlines.
On the IAD to BCN route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Go with United Airlines. 82.61% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down as planned.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and BCN include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to BCN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on the way to BCN:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Logan International Airport (BOS)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

Central Barcelona is around 8 miles from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Currently, £169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £358. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to BCN.
January is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to BCN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Visit Barcelona in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Washington DC to BCN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Barcelona

Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Barcelona:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Barcelona itinerary.

Explore more of Spain

Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.