Cheap flights from Melbourne to Barcelona from $444

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BCN
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Barcelona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Barcelona (S37). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,161

One-way from

$444

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,722
23/3-20/4
  • 23/3-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Barcelona
Air China
  • Air China
  • 22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Barcelona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Barcelona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Mon 23/313:10
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/412:10
BCN
-
MEL
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,161
Mon 11/512:00
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/619:05
BCN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,166
Thu 14/511:00
MEL
-
BCN
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 12/610:55
BCN
-
MEL
1 stop38h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/1$1,175
Tue 3/207:45
MEL
-
BCN
3 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:30
BCN
-
MEL
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,211
Fri 13/222:40
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/307:50
BCN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,221
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
BCN
1 stop29h 05m
China Eastern
Mon 8/610:55
BCN
-
MEL
1 stop38h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/1$1,224
Sun 1/216:55
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/214:25
BCN
-
MEL
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,251
Fri 2/1014:50
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1007:40
BCN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,255
Fri 1/515:55
MEL
-
BCN
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/607:35
BCN
-
MEL
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,257
Wed 10/606:00
AVV
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BCN
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/610:55
BCN
-
AVV
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,696
Sat 28/220:55
AVV
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BCN
3 stops49h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/320:40
BCN
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AVV
3 stops61h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$2,481

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Barcelona that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Barcelona that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Barcelona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

12:00-17:40

2 stops37h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/6

14:35-06:15

2 stops31h 40m

$1,167

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

11:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/6

10:55-09:00

1 stop38h 05m

$1,257

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

18:20-07:10

1 stop22h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 5/3

10:00-17:00

1 stop21h 00m

$1,347

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

21:30-08:05

1 stop42h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 16/5

10:55-09:00

1 stop38h 05m

$1,355

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

10:00-17:30

3 stops41h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 8/2

14:25-08:30

3 stops32h 05m

$1,444

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

16:55-23:50

2 stops40h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/3

12:10-08:30

3 stops34h 20m

$1,532

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

16:10-20:45

1 stop38h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 5/3

15:20-23:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,548

MelbourneBarcelona

AVV - BCN

AVVBCN

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/6

06:00-08:05

2 stops34h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 23/6

10:55-14:10

2 stops43h 15m

$1,696

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-15:40

2 stops34h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 16/5

07:40-08:10

2 stops40h 30m

$1,835

MelbourneBarcelona

MEL - BCN

MELBCN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

15:45-13:05

1 stop29h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 16/5

09:15-22:10

1 stop28h 55m

$1,876

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Barcelona

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona, you should look to book at least 51 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 Melbourne to Barcelona?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona (average of $1,125). Flying from Melbourne to Barcelona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,789). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona. 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. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Virgin Australia, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Barcelona by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Barcelona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Melbourne to Barcelona?

    There is one primary airport servicing international flights from Melbourne, which is Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL). As Australia’s second busiest airport and being well connected to the city, it also has a wide variety of shopping, food and lounges. It takes around 25min to travel between the airport and city centre by car or 25min by SkyBus directly from Southern Cross Station. You will arrive in Barcelona via the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), the second largest and busiest airport in Spain. You can get an Aerobus to the city centre in around 35min or the same timeframe by car, but the airport also directly connects to an automated train line, the metro line L9 Sud, taking you all the way to the city in around only 30min.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Barcelona?

    There are currently no direct flights from Melbourne to Barcelona. This route’s distance requires one layover or more, and it is serviced by various airlines through assorted connecting flight path options. The fastest flights with the least connections are from Etihad Airways, offering flights with a layover at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar Airways, offering flights with a layover at Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar. Numerous other airlines will service cheaper but longer flight paths through the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom and various European cities such as Zurich, Paris, Milan and others.

  • What are the layover options between Melbourne and Barcelona?

    There are currently no direct flights as the distance requires at least one layover between Melbourne and Barcelona, and in some cases two or more. Most commonly, you will connect through either Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates or Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Some cheaper and longer flight paths also travel through Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom or European cities such as Zurich, Paris, Milan and others. Flights with just one connection will usually have a total journey time of 25 to 30h, whereas cheaper flights with multiple connections can take closer to 60h.

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

    Australian citizens do not require a visa prior to entering Spain, but your passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity from your date of travel and two blank pages for your travel stamps) is required. As Spain is a member of the Schengen States, you will be issued with a Schengen visa for a maximum of 90 days over a six-month period. If you intend to stay or travel for longer or are travelling for work, you will need to apply for another type of visa, depending on your intentions. It is advised to check visa and passport requirements for any connecting airports/countries and requirements for passports that are not Australian, if needed.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Barcelona?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Barcelona in 22h 50m. Fly via China Eastern or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Barcelona are separated by a distance of 16806 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 Melbourne to Barcelona round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Barcelona is Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,053 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,126 and $1,247 round-trip. Air China is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Barcelona one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $559. Etihad Airways flights start at $728 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $826 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Barcelona?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Barcelona flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Barcelona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Barcelona flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Barcelona?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Barcelona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Barcelona 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 Melbourne to Barcelona?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Barcelona (average of $1,125). Flying from Melbourne to Barcelona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,789). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Barcelona

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$1,053Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,126Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,247Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,252Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,373Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,409Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,431Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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IberiaCheapest$1,607Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,866Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,905Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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