Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona seven hours ahead of San Antonio.
Give yourself enough time to make your SAT to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAT and BCN include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
$502 is currently the best price for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,122. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAT to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAT to BCN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
82% of flights departing from San Antonio International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SAT.
San Antonio International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SAT:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
Lock in your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAT to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among its highlights.
