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$311+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BUH
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Bucharest are usually found in January or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sun 9/68:10 pm
ORD
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OTP
2 stops39h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/163:50 pm
OTP
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ORD
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/20$786
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 9/3011:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/159:30 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/20$787
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
2 stops24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/198:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$788
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:20 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop19h 45m
Air Serbia
Sat 9/54:30 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop24h 45m
Air Serbia
Deal found 7/21$789
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 9/258:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/169:30 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/20$790
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/87:15 pm
ORD
-
OTP
2 stops20h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/294:50 pm
OTP
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/19$791
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 11/291:00 pm
MDW
-
OTP
2 stops17h 10m
Delta
Mon 12/146:00 am
OTP
-
MDW
2 stops18h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$792
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/288:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/159:30 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/20$792
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/198:40 am
ORD
-
OTP
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:05 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$793
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/146:25 pm
OTP
-
ORD
2 stops47h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$794
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/251:05 pm
MDW
-
OTP
2 stops17h 05m
Delta
Sat 12/56:00 am
OTP
-
MDW
2 stops18h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$796
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1811:22 am
ORD
-
OTP
2 stops18h 18m
Delta
Tue 8/257:05 am
OTP
-
ORD
2 stops22h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$796

Find flight deals from Chicago to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$786
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$909

Good round-trip deal

$932 or less

Good one-way deal

$478 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bucharest that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/16

9:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$788

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

8:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-9:40 am

2 stops47h 15m

$794

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/25

1:05 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 12/5

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$796

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

11:22 am-1:40 pm

2 stops18h 18m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/25

7:05 am-9:52 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$796

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

9:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/16

2:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$797

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

10:35 am-12:00 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/25

1:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$798

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

9:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 11/1

6:05 am-5:24 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$799

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/19

9:24 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/25

7:05 am-10:36 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$801

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:10 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/16

3:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop25h 45m

$808

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/15

7:20 am-9:40 am

2 stops34h 20m

$810

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Bucharest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Bucharest in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bucharest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Bucharest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bucharest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bucharest from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bucharest (average of $548). Flying from Chicago to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 Chicago to Bucharest?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Bucharest flights typically cost between $754 and $1,004 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $786 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 6-Sep 16).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Bucharest?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Bucharest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Bucharest?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Vienna (VIE) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $482.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Bucharest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Bucharest?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Bucharest, you should look to book at least 12 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bucharest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bucharest. Reviews last updated July 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with LOT,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Bucharest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,454 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,157 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,212 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago to Bucharest?

    Turkish Airlines, Delta, and LOT can get you from Chicago to Bucharest in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 15m. Chicago and Bucharest are separated by a distance of 5203 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Bucharest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Bucharest is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $300 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $418 and $503 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Austrian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $251. KLM flights start at $270 while deals on Lufthansa start at $280 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bucharest?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Bucharest? While on average our users pay $731, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $426. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl), is priced around $641.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bucharest (average of $548). Flying from Chicago to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). 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 Chicago to Bucharest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$418Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$503Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$510Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$541Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$553Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$566Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$569Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$586Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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