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$348+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUH
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
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 April 27, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/275:15 pm
LAX
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OTP
1 stop21h 00m
LOT
Tue 11/108:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
LOT
Deal found 4/26$671
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2712:15 pm
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops18h 35m
SWISS
Tue 11/106:30 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 4/26$673
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:35 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop20h 40m
LOT
Wed 11/48:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop22h 00m
LOT
Deal found 4/23$676
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:35 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop19h 35m
SWISS
Tue 11/36:30 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 4/22$677
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:30 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/36:30 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$682
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/275:15 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 25m
LOT
Fri 11/68:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
LOT
Deal found 4/23$683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:30 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/46:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$684
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 11/410:20 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop29h 30m
LOT
Mon 11/236:25 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop29h 55m
LOT
Deal found 4/27$686
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:45 pm
SFO
-
OTP
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/199:30 am
OTP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/311:30 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/106:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$688
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/144:35 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop20h 40m
LOT
Wed 11/48:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop22h 00m
LOT
Deal found 4/22$695
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:55 pm
SFO
-
OTP
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/29:30 am
OTP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$697

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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$676
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$348
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$697
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/23

6:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$739

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

7:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 10/7

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 45m

$741

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

4:15 pm-1:10 am

2 stops22h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 9/18

6:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$743

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

8:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/22

6:15 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$744

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

8:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/22

6:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$744

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

3:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 10/23

7:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 40m

$770

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

3:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 10/21

2:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

$770

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

9:05 pm-1:10 am

1 stop18h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

6:05 am-6:41 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$771

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

5:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop21h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/17

6:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$774

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

6:05 am-6:41 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$776

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Bucharest?

The best time to book flights from California to Bucharest is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bucharest (average of $317). Flying from California to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,640). 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 15h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $739. 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 $325 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bucharest (average of $317). Flying from California to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,640). 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$382Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$448Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$475Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$489Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$490Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$501Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$550Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$555Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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