Barcelona to San Francisco (BCN–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BCN–SFO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Iberia and Level lead the route. The flight covers 5,957 miles in approximately 12h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 4 | 789 | 12h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia Also: AY | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | AY |
| LL Level | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LVL LEVEL | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→SFO | PMI→SFO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 12h 15m | 11h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 9:00 AM in San Francisco.
Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.
Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.
US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
BCN–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to SFO
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Iberia, Level and LEVEL. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BCN to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to SFO is about 12 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,957 miles (9,586 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Paris-Orly. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).