Statistics on Los Angeles -Barcelona flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Barcelona (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Barcelona from Los Angeles airport is $ 759 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 559 (in february) and $ 1097 (in july), which is a saving of $ 201 or a surplus of $ 338 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $469 to $521 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Barcelona before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Barcelona plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 65097 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Barcelona from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 559, saving $ 201 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 759). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1097).
Flight Los Angeles -Barcelona: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 529 | $ 596 | good price |
| February | $ 494 | $ 559 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 555 | $ 645 | good price |
| April | $ 574 | $ 662 | good price |
| May | $ 631 | $ 803 | fair price |
| June | $ 903 | $ 1086 | high price |
| July | $ 952 | $ 1097 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 737 | $ 851 | fair price |
| September | $ 652 | $ 789 | fair price |
| October | $ 565 | $ 640 | good price |
| November | $ 533 | $ 597 | good price |
| December | $ 615 | $ 772 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Barcelona
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona range from $364 to $1251. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $365 to $417), 1% at the maximum price (from $1199 to $1251). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $626 to $678 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Barcelona flight
There are 18 companies that serve Los Angeles from Barcelona airport: Vueling Airlines, Iberia, norse atlantic airways (uk), SAS, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Ita Airways, Swiss, United, WestJet, Level, Lufthansa, Finnair, norse atlantic airways and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 65097 flights analyzed in previous years, Vueling Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Barcelona route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Barcelona flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 86 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Barcelona flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $59.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from Barcelona on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Los Angeles -Barcelona
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 18-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 02-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 470 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 03-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 477 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 04-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 475 | direct flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 05-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 09-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 473 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 12-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with SAS |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 09-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 478 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 11-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 476 | direct flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Barcelona | 23-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Barcelona to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Barcelona flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Barcelona, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 658 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (256 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Barcelona flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 525 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 560), 3 to 4 months ($ 571), 4 to 5 months ($ 553), 6 to 7 months ($ 553), 7 to 8 months ($ 544) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 508 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 555), 4 to 5 months ($ 523), 5 to 6 months ($ 535), 7 to 8 months ($ 530), 8 to 9 months ($ 531) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 572 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 640), 3 to 4 months ($ 634), 4 to 5 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 584), 7 to 8 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 589), 9 to 10 months ($ 611) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 597 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 640), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 620), 6 to 7 months ($ 602), 7 to 8 months ($ 631), 8 to 9 months ($ 635), 9 to 10 months ($ 641) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 784), 2 to 3 months ($ 733), 3 to 4 months ($ 701), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 739), 7 to 8 months ($ 737), 8 to 9 months ($ 671), 10 to 11 months ($ 743) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1063), 3 to 4 months ($ 986), 4 to 5 months ($ 995), 5 to 6 months ($ 994), 6 to 7 months ($ 1027), 7 to 8 months ($ 1062), 8 to 9 months ($ 1026), 9 to 10 months ($ 917), 11 to 12 months ($ 1063) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 961 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 984), 5 to 6 months ($ 975), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 7 to 8 months ($ 1003), 8 to 9 months ($ 1007), 9 to 10 months ($ 1052), 10 to 11 months ($ 1050) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 813), 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 6 to 7 months ($ 771), 7 to 8 months ($ 814) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 2 to 3 months ($ 729), 3 to 4 months ($ 758), 4 to 5 months ($ 779), 5 to 6 months ($ 707), 7 to 8 months ($ 733), 8 to 9 months ($ 731), 9 to 10 months ($ 755), 10 to 11 months ($ 693) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 579 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 631), 3 to 4 months ($ 614), 4 to 5 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 610), 8 to 9 months ($ 597), 9 to 10 months ($ 597), 10 to 11 months ($ 600) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 565 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 585), 3 to 4 months ($ 576), 4 to 5 months ($ 594), 5 to 6 months ($ 594), 8 to 9 months ($ 579), 9 to 10 months ($ 568) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 684 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704), 2 to 3 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 703), 6 to 7 months ($ 694), 9 to 10 months ($ 763) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Barcelona are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Los Angeles to Barcelona: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1229 $1220 to $1236 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 857 $536 to $1440 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 660 $479 to $982 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 505 $470 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 525 $476 to $611 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 765 $597 to $1274 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 734 $585 to $932 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 933 $728 to $1378 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1055 $850 to $1539 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1017 $747 to $1708 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 735 $471 to $1072 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 736 $612 to $950 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Barcelona. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!