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$269+ Cheap flights from California to Bucharest (BUH)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUH
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bucharest

Cheapest flights from California to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:15 pm
LAX
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OTP
1 stop15h 25m
LOT
Tue 3/316:30 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop30h 05m
LOT
Deal found 2/24$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:35 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop19h 30m
SWISS
Tue 5/126:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 2/24$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:35 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:35 am
OTP
-
LAX
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$475
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2012:20 pm
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/206:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$481
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:00 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop16h 30m
British Airways
Mon 11/234:00 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 2/26$485
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/63:15 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:35 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$486
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:30 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 11/136:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/25$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop32h 45m
Delta
Wed 11/186:00 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$488
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/203:45 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop23h 35m
British Airways
Mon 11/234:00 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 2/22$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1811:45 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops19h 35m
Delta
Wed 11/186:00 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/59:15 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops29h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:05 am
ONT
-
OTP
2 stops19h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 4/296:05 am
OTP
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ONT
2 stops37h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$515

Find flight deals from California to Bucharest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Bucharest flight deals. Data was last updated February 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$463
(oojo)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$628
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One-way flight from California to Bucharest (BUH)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Bucharest 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Price

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

9:15 am-1:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/26

6:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$493

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$507

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

5:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop21h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 6/3

6:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$519

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop21h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 6/5

6:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$519

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

7:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 10/7

2:00 pm-12:48 am

2 stops20h 48m

$536

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

4:23 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 57m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/12

6:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$536

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

9:05 pm-1:10 am

1 stop18h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/19

1:45 pm-11:21 am

2 stops31h 36m

$537

San JoseBucharest

SJC - OTP

SJCOTP

San Jose

Mon 8/10

2:32 pm-1:10 am

2 stops24h 38m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/19

6:15 am-5:43 pm

2 stops21h 28m

$549

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Wed 5/13

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 8/22

6:05 am-10:58 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$565

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Mon 3/30

6:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/13

6:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$565

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Best time to book a flight from California to Bucharest

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Bucharest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Bucharest?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bucharest (average of $441). Flying from California to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Bucharest?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Bucharest?

    A quick flight from California to Bucharest can take about 19h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $536. California and Bucharest are separated by a distance of 6568 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Bucharest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $226 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $240 and Lufthansa from $331 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Bucharest?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Bucharest Otopeni Intl or Ontario - Bucharest Otopeni Intl, Los Angeles - Bucharest Otopeni Intl is the most popular route from California to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Bucharest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Bucharest 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 California to Bucharest?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bucharest (average of $441). Flying from California to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 California to Bucharest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Bucharest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$457Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$475Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$481Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$489Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$490Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$491Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$501Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$528Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air FranceCheapest$570Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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