Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MSP to BCN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MSP and BCN:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Currently, $535 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $795. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MSP to BCN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to BCN.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you're coming in on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and find adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.