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$287+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUH
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Bucharest are usually found in January or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:50 pm
JFK
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OTP
1 stop18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/512:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$518
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/274:25 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/58:35 am
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$529
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 4/304:25 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/218:35 am
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$539
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2212:25 am
EWR
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OTP
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/19:35 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/13$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 9/127:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop12h 50m
Air Serbia
Thu 10/224:30 am
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Air Serbia
Deal found 4/13$540
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 9/151:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop18h 30m
Air Serbia
Thu 10/224:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 4/13$541
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 8/297:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop12h 50m
Air Serbia
Wed 9/234:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 4/17$542
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/2712:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/109:30 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$543
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/297:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop17h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/1112:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$543
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 11/1612:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop13h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/110:10 am
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop19h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$544
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 9/81:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop30h 15m
Air Serbia
Wed 9/164:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 4/15$544
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:25 am
EWR
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OTP
1 stop25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/97:25 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/13$545

Find flight deals from New York to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$538
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$287
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$708

Good round-trip deal

$687 or less

Good one-way deal

$350 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Bucharest that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

1:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

4:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$582

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

7:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 6/10

5:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops24h 50m

$643

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/11

7:05 am-7:28 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$652

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

1:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 5/10

7:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$653
Quickest round-trip

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

12:25 am-8:15 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/20

3:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$659

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/23

2:32 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 03m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-10:36 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$665

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Sat 9/12

7:42 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops15h 53m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 10/26

7:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$668

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

4:30 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-6:42 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$678

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

4:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/14

7:05 am-6:42 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$678

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/13

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 10/23

7:05 am-8:31 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$679

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Bucharest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 New York-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-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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-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 New York to Bucharest

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Bucharest

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Bucharest, you should look to book at least 52 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of $231). Flying from New York to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,329). 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 NYC to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 April 18, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Bucharest as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Bucharest?

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

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

Vienna (VIE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

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

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

Warsaw (WAW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $459.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York 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: 11h 45m.

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

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

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 35m.

How often are flights from New York to Bucharest delayed?

About 72% of weekly flights between New York and Bucharest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 morning 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 73% 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 April 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,SWISS, andLufthansa from New York 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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,922 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,892 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from New York to Bucharest can take about 12h 50m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $542. Airlines will cover a distance of 4739 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Austrian Airlines ($356), Air France ($371), and LOT ($381) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Bucharest. Users have found that Austrian Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $214 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on HiSky and SWISS, with prices starting from $248 and $256, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Bucharest?

    While some choose either Newark - Bucharest Otopeni Intl or New York LaGuardia - Bucharest Otopeni Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl is the most popular route from New York to Bucharest.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Bucharest?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Bucharest is $329. On average you can expect to pay $1,415. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl), can usually be booked for $508.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Bucharest?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Bucharest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of $231). Flying from New York to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,329). 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 New York to Bucharest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$356Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air FranceCheapest$371Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$381Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$386Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$391Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
HiSkyCheapest$409Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$414Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$427Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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