Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from R4 175

CPT — BCN
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 17/917:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Mon 21/98:00 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 18/8R8 784
Sun 20/917:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Tue 6/108:00 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 17/8R9 526
Thu 24/917:45 -
1 stop22h 20m
Tue 29/910:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 16/8R10 638
Tue 29/917:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Wed 7/1017:00 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 20/8R10 815
Thu 17/917:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Mon 21/98:00 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 18/8R11 218
Sat 19/917:45 -
1 stop28h 25m
Wed 30/917:00 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 18/8R11 395
Sun 20/917:45 -
2 stops27h 15m
Tue 6/106:00 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 17/8R11 444

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

Round-trip from

R8 784

One-way from

R4 175

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 861
Condor
  • Condor
  • 17/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Barcelona
Search Deals
8/10
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Barcelona
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 992 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 725 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

17:45-22:10

1 stop28h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 21/9

8:00-7:25

1 stop23h 25m

R8 784

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

17:45-22:10

1 stop28h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 6/10

8:00-7:25

1 stop23h 25m

R9 526

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

17:45-22:10

1 stop28h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 21/9

8:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

R11 218

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

17:45-22:10

1 stop28h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 30/9

17:00-8:25

1 stop15h 25m

R11 395

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

0:10-10:00

1 stop33h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 3/10

22:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

R12 411
Fastest return journey

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

7:40-22:45

1 stop15h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/9

6:20-21:25

1 stop15h 05m

R12 636

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

7:40-22:45

1 stop15h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 20/9

6:20-21:25

1 stop15h 05m

R12 636

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

7:40-22:45

1 stop15h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 20/9

21:15-21:10

2 stops23h 55m

R13 442

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

14:00-10:55

2 stops21h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 12/1

6:30-23:00

1 stop15h 30m

R13 668

Cape TownBarcelona

CPT Cape Town Intl - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

CPTBCN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

0:10-10:40

1 stop34h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/10

17:35-22:10

1 stop28h 35m

R13 781

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/8

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of R11 863). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 861). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights typically cost between R12 233 and R15 272 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 784 on Condor (Sept 17–Sept 21).

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 181 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Travel Guide

As a result of no direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona, there are a few mandatory stopover options available along the journey, which subsequently affect the total flight duration. Johannesburg O.R Tambo International Airport, Doha Hamad Intl, and Madrid Barajas are the most common stopover airports. Travellers with only one stopover in Doha Hamad Intl can expect an average flight duration of 18h 50min, whereas a flight with two stopovers takes between 22h 35min to 48h 15min. In comparison, flights with two stops generally have cheaper airfares than those with only one, however, you do get cheap airfares with short-haul flights as well. A flight departing from Cape Town, stopping in O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Doha Hamad International Airport to Barcelona Intl is a classic example of this kind of flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Barcelona from Cape Town flights?

    Flights to Barcelona Intl from Cape Town, depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the second busiest airport in South Africa. To get to the airport from the city centre it takes about 20min by car, with a few efficient public transport options available, including ride-share apps. Arriving in Barcelona at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), the second busiest airport in Spain and serving as the main international gateway, the airport is 12 km and approximately a 15min drive from the city centre. Airport taxis are available at the arrivals terminal, however, if you would like to explore Spain at your own convenience, car hire is available at affordable prices.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    With no direct flights available from Cape Town to Barcelona Intl, travellers can expect one or two stops along the way to Spain. The most common stops along this route are Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, Doha Hamad Intl, and Madrid Barajas (MAD) before arriving in Barcelona Intl. Qatar Airways is the dominant airline flying this route from Cape Town, with an occasional flight operated by Airlink on the South African domestic leg, and Air Europa servicing the last leg into Barcelona International Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona?

    Barcelona is a city in Spain, and South Africans who plan to visit the country need to have a valid passport for at least three months from the date of departure, with blank pages available. South African travellers also need to obtain a Schengen Visa, as Spain is located in an area of Europe with free movement declared as the Schengen zone. To apply for the visa, travellers need to visit the Spain Visa Application Center with offices in Cape Town and Pretoria, with a 15 day waiting period.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. 10 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 28h 25m. Fly via Condor to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 8533 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R9 665, Condor will fly you from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to Condor, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 793 and R9 927, respectively. Users have found that Condor is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 703. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 909 while deals on SWISS start at R6 793 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Barcelona-El Prat Airport stopover in Doha most frequently. Frankfurt am Main is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Amsterdam comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

    Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often. Zurich sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of R11 863). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 861). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Book flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Castelldefels
Calella de Palafrugell

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat on these airlines

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat
Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat

Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 665AverageR11 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Condor flights
LufthansaCheapestR9 793AverageR13 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
SWISSCheapestR9 927AverageR13 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
Air FranceCheapestR10 545AverageR12 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 586AverageR11 980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLMCheapestR10 730AverageR14 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
EmiratesCheapestR10 985AverageR13 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 117AverageR13 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 149AverageR12 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
British AirwaysCheapestR11 539AverageR12 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

Deals for Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Cape Town.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.