Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Every week, there are 25 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 16:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:40 with Iberia.
Your JFK to BCN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Barcelona holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Spain:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to BCN flights. An impressive 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JFK and BCN:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 172 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 321 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to BCN.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JFK 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
Barcelona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among its highlights.