Originally Posted by EmailKid

A couple of thoughts:

It is probably too early to purchase now, as prices tend to go lower before they go back up. Almost a year out, you will likely not see lowest prices.

Most, if not all, legacy US carriers tend to charge more for one way than round trip, as the lower fare buckets are only available for r/t fares. So you may need to find a European and/or low cost carrier.

As for more comfort, that tends to cost more. Keep an eye out on Mileage Run Forum, cheap and/or mistake fares pop up - if the price is good, jump on it, as mistake fares tend to disappear VERY quickly.

Originally Posted by Omnivore

We are doing a trans Atlantic the opposite way. Leaving Barcelona. What we found was best for us was French Bee (premium) to Paris and then the train to Barcelona. Came out cheaper than traditional carriers wanted for economy especially if I booked it from my home airport.

Originally Posted by guv1976

On May 7, you can get the AA nonstop BCN-JFK for 25,000 AA miles plus $40.15:



Main Cabin Extra (extra-leg-room) seats are an extra-cost option, bookable with either cash or AA miles.

AA's BCN-PHL nonstop is available on the same date at the same price.

If you are credit worthy, here's an easy way to get 50,000 AA miles at little cost to you:

https://www.applyaviator.com/

If you want Premium Economy on May 7, it is available for $624 on Level's BCN-JFK nonstop, operated by Iberia. That fare includes one free checked bag.