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$281+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
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 Friday or Wednesday 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 May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 10/199:45 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop10h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 11/47:10 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop26h 05m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/3$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/39:45 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop19h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 5/126:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/2$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/38:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$565
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/48:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/49:45 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop10h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 5/111:15 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop13h 50m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/3$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/1112:30 am
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/159:30 am
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 5/58:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:15 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$580
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/91:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop18h 30m
Air Serbia
Wed 12/24:30 am
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop14h 10m
Air Serbia
Deal found 4/30$581
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 9/71:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop18h 30m
Air Serbia
Thu 9/244:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 5/1$582
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:35 pm
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop12h 05m
LOT
Wed 11/115:35 am
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop21h 50m
LOT
Deal found 4/30$611
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/115:40 pm
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop11h 45m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 5/206:55 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop26h 00m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/3$612
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/59:45 pm
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop20h 25m
SWISS
Mon 5/114:10 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop35h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 4/30$613

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$561
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$281
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$604

Good round-trip deal

$699 or less

Good one-way deal

$356 or less
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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 May 5, 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

Sat 9/5

7:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 9/19

4:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$600

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

7:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/14

4:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop14h 25m

$601

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/22

7:30 pm-3:05 am

1 stop24h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 10/29

4:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$621

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Mon 10/19

6:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/4

7:10 pm-7:31 am

2 stops43h 21m

$637

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/14

2:32 pm-1:10 am

2 stops27h 38m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/26

6:15 am-6:32 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$651
Quickest round-trip

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/22

8:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/3

6:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$653

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

5:40 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

6:20 am-7:36 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$654

NewarkBucharest

EWR - OTP

EWROTP

Newark

Sat 8/22

9:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/3

6:20 am-8:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$659

New YorkBucharest

JFK - OTP

JFKOTP

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

4:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

2:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$663

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/22

10:29 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 11/1

7:10 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$663

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Bucharest, you should look to book at least 61 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.

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.

Warsaw (WAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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 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 30m.

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 151 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 May 5, 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
914 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
914 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
1,936 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
7,972 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
7,945 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

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 11h 50m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $653. 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 42% 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 $246 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 $596. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl), can usually be booked for $561.

  • 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$356Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air FranceCheapest$371Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$381Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$386Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$391Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
HiSkyCheapest$401Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$408Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$418Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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