Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

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Cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration21 h and 20 mFlights between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona take, on average, 21 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£288Cheapest price for a flight between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsRio de Janeiro/Galeao International AirportFor flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

Destination airportEl Prat AirportFor the route from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

One-way average Price£862The average price for a flight Rio de Janeiro - Barcelona at Opodo is £862, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Barcelona when departing from Rio de Janeiro

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 5,306 mi

Rio de Janeiro airports

Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Barcelona airports

El Prat Airport (BCN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £288, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona takes roughly 11 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Rio de Janeiro–Barcelona route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Arrival airport: El Prat Airport (BCN)

The weather in Barcelona

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Barcelona, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to 5ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Barcelona. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?

When you fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona the average price is £862. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona is 288 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?

The most popular months to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona are October, November and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?

The best time of the year to go to Barcelona when flying from Rio de Janeiro depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Barcelona from Rio de Janeiro in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, July and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Rio de Janeiro - Barcelona.

How long does the flight take to go from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?

The total flight time between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona is of around 21 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,306.16 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Barcelona compared to Rio de Janeiro?

While in Rio de Janeiro temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Barcelona can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Barcelona, compared to the 22º ºC average in Rio de Janeiro.

Which airports have flights between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?

The main airport route flying between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona is: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG) to El Prat Airport(BCN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?

LATAM Airlines

TAP Portugal
Air France

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