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$270+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — BUH
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/177:10 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/246:30 am
OTP
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JFK
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$400
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:05 am
JFK
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OTP
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/196:05 am
OTP
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JFK
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:10 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:30 am
OTP
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JFK
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$402
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/39:45 am
JFK
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OTP
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/104:40 pm
OTP
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JFK
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$403
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:45 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/296:20 am
OTP
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JFK
2 stops22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$404
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/119:45 am
JFK
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OTP
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/196:55 am
OTP
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JFK
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$405
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/164:25 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:55 am
OTP
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JFK
2 stops22h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$406
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:45 am
JFK
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OTP
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/164:40 pm
OTP
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JFK
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/24:50 pm
JFK
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OTP
2 stops18h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 3/247:10 pm
OTP
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JFK
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$408
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/59:00 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop20h 25m
SWISS
Tue 3/244:40 pm
OTP
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JFK
1 stop31h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 2/10$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/156:25 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop18h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 2/268:00 am
OTP
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JFK
2 stops18h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$410
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:30 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/164:40 pm
OTP
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JFK
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$411

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$400
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$270
(SWISS)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$819

Good round-trip deal

$673 or less

Good one-way deal

$329 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest that are best for you.

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New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

4:50 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/24

7:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$408

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/1

3:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$415

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

5:59 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/24

8:00 am-7:19 am

2 stops29h 19m

$415

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

6:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/1

3:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$416

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 4/26

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$419

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

5:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/17

5:55 am-4:09 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$419

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

5:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/26

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$425

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/15

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$430

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

10:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/27

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$433

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/10

5:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/18

1:50 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$434

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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 John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest (average of $371). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

How often are flights from New York to Bucharest delayed?

About 70% of weekly flights between New York and Bucharest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Bucharest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Bucharest flights?

Over the last year, HiSky have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 70% of flights being delayed.

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 February 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and Lufthansa from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,870 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,779 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,731 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,175 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest will take you 17h 45m. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Bucharest are separated by a distance of 4739 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest round-trip?

    Currently priced at $381, LOT will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest and back. In addition to LOT, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $386 and $405, respectively. LOT is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with HiSky, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $239. SWISS flights start at $256 while deals on LOT start at $256 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $240. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl) can be booked for $341 on average, our data indicates $831 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest (average of $371). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$381Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$386Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$405Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$414Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$427Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$431Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
HiSkyCheapest$446Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$451Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$518Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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