Flying from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) out of here.
9 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.
Barcelona is six hours ahead of Dallas. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct services a week between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). This is the most popular route, with American Airlines offering a 5:20pm departure from DFW to BCN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dallas to BCN, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from DFW.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with American Airlines from DFW to BCN.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dallas to BCN that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between DFW and BCN include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
DFW's address is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse these options when heading out from Dallas Love Field Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can get to DAL from central Dallas in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 16 kms (10 miles) or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dallas Love Field Airport the day before your Dallas to BCN flight:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.03%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona is roughly 8 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is £187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £346. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dallas to BCN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Dallas to BCN.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Plan your visit to Barcelona in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Dallas to BCN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Barcelona
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Barcelona right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Dallas to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:
Sagrada Familia and Vinalium Sagrada Familia are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Barcelona must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Placa de la Sagrada Familia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the west, well-known attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Spain, consider Ibiza, about 274 kms (170 miles) south of Barcelona. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are key highlights.
