Cheap flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from R6 666
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — BCN
Jan 6 — Jan 131
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1 adult
Economy
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in March or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Best flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Tue 5/513:50CPT - BCN
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/516:50BCN - CPT
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R11 793
Tue 5/516:40CPT - BCN
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 20/518:35BCN - CPT
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12R12 199
Mon 19/120:10CPT - BCN
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Mon 26/119:50BCN - CPT
2 stops17h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/12R13 028
Tue 5/518:50CPT - BCN
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 20/514:55BCN - CPT
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R13 028
Tue 17/315:25CPT - BCN
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/316:50BCN - CPT
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R14 788
Tue 17/312:35CPT - BCN
1 stop19h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 19/322:15BCN - CPT
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12R16 869
Mon 19/114:25CPT - BCN
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:55BCN - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 751
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. Data last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/120:10CPT - BCN
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Mon 26/119:50BCN - CPT
2 stops17h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/12R13 028
Mon 19/114:25CPT - BCN
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:55BCN - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 751
Mon 19/114:25CPT - BCN
3 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 26/16:00BCN - CPT
3 stops30h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R19 001
One-way flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Sun 26/416:40CPT - BCN
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R6 666
Sun 26/419:50CPT - BCN
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R8 257
Fri 16/112:35CPT - BCN
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R8 765
Fri 20/212:35CPT - BCN
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R9 018
Fri 16/114:35CPT - BCN
2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12R10 050
Sun 26/418:05CPT - BCN
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12R12 318
Fri 16/114:25CPT - BCN
3 stops29h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 128
Fri 20/214:25CPT - BCN
3 stops53h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R15 549
Mon 5/120:55CPT - BCN
3 stops52h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R29 035
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Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
13:50-10:50
2 stops21h 00m
Barcelona-El Prat
Wed 20/5
16:50-13:00
2 stops20h 10m
R11 793
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
16:40-17:10
1 stop24h 30m
Barcelona-El Prat
Wed 20/5
18:35-11:50
1 stop17h 15m
R12 199
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
20:10-9:05
1 stop13h 55m
Barcelona-El Prat
Mon 26/1
19:50-14:35
2 stops17h 45m
R13 028
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
18:50-13:15
1 stop18h 25m
Barcelona-El Prat
Wed 20/5
14:55-12:40
2 stops21h 45m
R13 028
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
15:25-10:50
2 stops20h 25m
Barcelona-El Prat
Thu 19/3
16:50-13:45
2 stops19h 55m
R14 788
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
14:25-14:15
3 stops24h 50m
Barcelona-El Prat
Mon 26/1
14:55-14:35
2 stops22h 40m
R16 751
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
12:35-7:05
1 stop19h 30m
Barcelona-El Prat
Thu 19/3
22:15-17:25
1 stop18h 10m
R16 869
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 26/4
16:40-10:45
1 stop18h 05m
R6 666
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Sun 26/4
19:50-8:40
3 stops36h 50m
R8 257
Cape TownBarcelona
CPT - BCN
CPTBCN
Cape Town Intl
Fri 16/1
12:35-13:25
1 stop25h 50m
R8 765
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
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 52 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of R7 546). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 235). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to BCN?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
When flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 525.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 11m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 49m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated 7 December 2025.
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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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.
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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. 9 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 13h 55m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance between Cape Town and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 8533 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at R7 621, SWISS will fly you from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R8 610 and R9 768, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 43% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 978. Turkish Airlines flights start at R6 088 while deals on SWISS start at R7 173 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 Dubai most frequently. Doha 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.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Travellers on a stopover Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R415 per day.
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 Zurich least often. Frankfurt am Main 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of R7 546). Flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R11 235). 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.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Barcelona-El Prat
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