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$288+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUH
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
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 December 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop34h 20mSWISS
Mon 1/124:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/1$481
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Tue 1/135:55 amOTP - SFO
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$488
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/141:05 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/291:40 pmONT - OTP
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/302:50 pmOTP - ONT
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$498
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Mon 1/127:20 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop34h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$502
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:10 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/278:50 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/135:55 amOTP - SFO
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/3010:42 amONT - OTP
2 stops17h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/302:50 pmOTP - ONT
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/278:50 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops25h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$511
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/82:26 pmSMF - OTP
2 stops24h 39mLufthansa
Mon 12/157:20 pmOTP - SMF
2 stops37h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$513
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/266:50 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Wed 1/141:05 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop35h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/1$517
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/266:50 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/147:10 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$520

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 December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$427
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$288
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,022
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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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bucharest that are best for you.

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OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Wed 4/1

10:56 am-12:25 am

2 stops27h 29m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 4/30

8:25 am-9:56 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$437

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/26

4:23 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops36h 22m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 2/9

8:25 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$437

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

4:23 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 2/4

8:05 am-10:56 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$439

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

7:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/17

4:40 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$439

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

4:32 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 53m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/15

4:15 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops37h 01m

$439

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/2

4:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$439

Santa AnaBucharest

SNA - OTP

SNAOTP

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

8:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/21

8:05 am-10:56 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$439

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Tue 3/3

10:59 am-2:45 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/17

8:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$453

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Sun 1/18

10:58 am-2:55 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/3

8:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$453

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

3:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$485

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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 $685). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Bucharest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Bucharest in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 20h 05m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $485. California and Bucharest are separated by a distance of 6355 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 $319 on SWISS. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $362 and Turkish Airlines from $398 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 $685). 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$443Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$454Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$481Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$484Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$499Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$542Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$555Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air FranceCheapest$559Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$560Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$571Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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