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$195+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — BUH
ene. 22 — ene. 291
jue. 1/22
jue. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 diciembre 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:00 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/305:55 amOTP - JFK
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$454
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/284:25 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop16h 25mSWISS
mié. 1/146:30 amOTP - JFK
1 stop13h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$464
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/284:25 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/146:30 amOTP - JFK
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:00 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/292:50 pmOTP - JFK
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/265:30 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/305:55 amOTP - JFK
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/265:30 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/292:50 pmOTP - JFK
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/259:00 pmJFK - OTP
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/305:55 amOTP - JFK
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:00 pmJFK - OTP
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/285:55 amOTP - JFK
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$514

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 diciembre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(Delta)

One-way from

$195
(oojo)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$784

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
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

lun. 1/26

7:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 3/27

6:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$402

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/1

10:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 3/27

6:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$402

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 1/31

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 3/27

6:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$417

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/21

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

dom. 5/3

2:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$417

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/27

10:05 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

lun. 3/23

7:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$424

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/20

10:05 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 4/28

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$424

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 1/11

9:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 1/27

6:05 am-6:43 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$425

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/1

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

dom. 3/29

1:40 pm-11:49 am

1 stop29h 09m

$429

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/21

4:15 pm-1:10 am

2 stops25h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 5/5

6:05 am-9:47 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$432

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 1/29

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mié. 3/25

6:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$432

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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

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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 December 19, 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest (average of $391). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 JFK to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 diciembre 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 63% of weekly flights between New York and Bucharest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 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 63% 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
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
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
7,649 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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
7,606 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

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

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  • 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 20h 20m. 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 $391, SWISS will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and LOT - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $416 and $417, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 40% 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 $241. Turkish Airlines flights start at $274 while deals on Air France start at $329 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 $182. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl) can be booked for $353 on average, our data indicates $1,313 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest (average of $391). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$391Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$416Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$417Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$438Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$445Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$445Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LufthansaCheapest$460Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$466Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
HiSkyCheapest$482Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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