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$206+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$631

Good round-trip deal

$689 or less

Good one-way deal

$401 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/296:55 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/59:50 amOTP - EWR
1 stop35h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:40 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/51:05 pmOTP - EWR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:50 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop20h 30mSWISS
Wed 11/56:30 amOTP - EWR
1 stop21h 00mSWISS
Deal found 9/17$365
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:00 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/186:30 amOTP - EWR
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:00 amEWR - OTP
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/44:40 pmOTP - EWR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:55 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:20 pmOTP - EWR
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/1610:00 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/256:30 amOTP - EWR
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/55:55 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop22h 55mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/196:40 amOTP - EWR
1 stop14h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:40 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:05 pmOTP - EWR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/165:55 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Tue 11/256:40 amOTP - EWR
1 stop14h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/125:40 pmEWR - OTP
1 stop11h 45mAustrian Airlines
Tue 11/116:40 amOTP - EWR
1 stop14h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 9/17$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 11/910:25 amEWR - OTP
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/234:40 pmOTP - EWR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$380

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Bucharest that are best for you.

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NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Mon 11/3

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 2/26

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Tue 1/13

10:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/27

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Wed 10/29

11:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 11/4

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/3

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Mon 11/10

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/26

4:35 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Wed 11/12

10:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/24

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$392

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Sun 11/9

5:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 11/25

4:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$403

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Sun 10/12

8:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/7

5:55 am-2:52 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$406

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Mon 11/24

8:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-8:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$406

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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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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 September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Bucharest, you should look to book at least 68 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from New York to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Bucharest is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Bucharest?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 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.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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 $485.

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 Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 40m.

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.

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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa 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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,367 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 11h 20m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $442. 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, SWISS ($391), Austrian Airlines ($429), and LOT ($432) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Bucharest. Users have found that SWISS is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $293 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from HiSky. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Delta, with prices starting from $347 and $348, 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 $302. On average you can expect to pay $1,286. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl), can usually be booked for $362.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from New York to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$391Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$429Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$432Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$440Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$470Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$476Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$492Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$501Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
HiSkyCheapest$514Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$517Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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