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$289+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUH
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 1/208:00 amOTP - SAN
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$733
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Sun 1/256:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$743
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 amSAN - OTP
2 stops30h 30mDelta
Tue 1/206:00 amOTP - SAN
2 stops22h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/16$750
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Thu 1/225:50 amOTP - SAN
2 stops26h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$751
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Sat 1/241:05 pmOTP - SAN
1 stop36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$753
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 amSAN - OTP
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Sun 1/256:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$759
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop35h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 1/238:00 amOTP - SAN
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$833
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:20 amSAN - OTP
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Sat 1/246:00 amOTP - SAN
2 stops20h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/16$865
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:58 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops40h 47mBritish Airways
Thu 1/228:00 amOTP - SAN
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$937
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop35h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 1/244:00 pmOTP - SAN
2 stops33h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$943
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/285:35 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/239:35 amOTP - SAN
1 stop20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,021

Find flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$479
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bucharest that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Bucharest

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 2/9

4:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$538

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 1/13

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 2/11

8:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$538

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/7

8:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$538

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 1/13

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 2/5

4:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$538

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Mon 1/12

2:11 pm-1:05 am

2 stops24h 54m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$542

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sun 4/19

10:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$544

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sat 4/18

10:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$544

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 1/14

5:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 2/5

7:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$548

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-4:36 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$549

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-9:49 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$549

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Deals found on 12/14

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Bucharest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Diego-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Bucharest flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-Bucharest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bucharest

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Bucharest in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa and British Airways from San Diego to Bucharest to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Bucharest?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Bucharest per day from 2 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Bucharest?

    Lufthansa and British Airways can get you from San Diego to Bucharest in just under 15h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 24m. The distance between San Diego and Bucharest is about 6614 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Bucharest round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $506. Another option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $651 round trip. British Airways is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Bucharest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Bucharest

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$651Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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