Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Take your pick of ten weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 19:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
To ensure you get on your PHL to BCN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With 66.1% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PHL to BCN flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and BCN include:
Logan International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
ج.م. 10,636 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 25,637. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from PHL to BCN by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to BCN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
