Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 42 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 8 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Choose from 9 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BCN to LAX is the 13:30 Iberia option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 15:00 with Iberia.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from BCN to Los Angeles.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Nonstop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Los Angeles are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be where your journey ends.
Get on board with Iberia. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BCN to Los Angeles, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you hold a passport from Spain. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles.
Travelling from central Barcelona to BCN takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles is ج.م. 11,510. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 24,631. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from BCN to Los Angeles, reserve your journey 10 months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As soon as your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BCN to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Los Angeles in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from BCN to Los Angeles in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
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Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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