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$209+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BUH
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bucharest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Bucharest flight deals. Data was last updated January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$444
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$209
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$596
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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 January 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/35:30 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/171:05 pm
OTP
-
LAX
2 stops21h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/12$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 3/45:30 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/186:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/12$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 3/48:35 am
LAX
-
OTP
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/186:05 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/53:24 pm
SMF
-
OTP
2 stops23h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/158:15 am
OTP
-
SMF
2 stops25h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 1/265:30 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/94:40 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$465
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Sat 2/1410:20 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop14h 55m
LOT
Sat 3/72:35 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$470
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Fri 2/64:15 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 25m
LOT
Fri 2/206:25 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop35h 55m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$472
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Sat 2/1410:20 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop14h 55m
LOT
Fri 3/68:20 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
LOT
Deal found 1/12$475
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 4/136:30 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:10 pm
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$485
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Sun 2/153:25 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:00 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/169:05 pm
LAX
-
OTP
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Wed 3/46:00 am
OTP
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$487
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 4/712:19 pm
ONT
-
OTP
2 stops40h 16m
British Airways
Mon 5/113:40 pm
OTP
-
ONT
2 stops39h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 1/11$493

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bucharest that are best for you.

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SacramentoBucharest

SMF - OTP

SMFOTP

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

3:24 pm-12:50 am

2 stops23h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/15

8:15 am-11:21 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$453

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$487

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

9:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$487

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

3:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$487

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

9:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$487

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$487

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

7:10 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$491

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

7:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 3/6

6:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$491

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Tue 2/3

3:09 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 46m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$493

OntarioBucharest

ONT - OTP

ONTOTP

Ontario

Mon 2/9

3:09 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 51m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 2/16

8:25 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$493

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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 $690). 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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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 05m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $487. 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 $240 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $357 and Lufthansa from $362 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Ontario - Bucharest Otopeni Intl or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 $690). 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$443Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$464Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$481Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$490Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$493Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$502Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$555Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$560Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$562Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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