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$551+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUH
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
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 May 12, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/45:15 pm
SAN
-
OTP
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/166:05 am
OTP
-
SAN
2 stops20h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$770
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1710:49 am
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops19h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:00 pm
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$772
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/175:15 pm
SAN
-
OTP
1 stop15h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 8/317:20 pm
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop30h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/8$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/2110:10 pm
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops28h 35m
Delta
Tue 10/67:05 am
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$786
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 10/45:15 pm
SAN
-
OTP
1 stop15h 20m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/166:15 am
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop19h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/9$788
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 9/235:15 pm
SAN
-
OTP
1 stop21h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 10/76:15 am
OTP
-
SAN
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/227:00 am
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops19h 45m
Delta
Wed 10/77:05 am
OTP
-
SAN
2 stops20h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$791
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 9/232:24 pm
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops18h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 10/66:05 am
OTP
-
SAN
2 stops22h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$794
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/176:20 am
SAN
-
OTP
2 stops25h 45m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 8/316:55 pm
OTP
-
SAN
2 stops32h 31m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/12$808

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 May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$770
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$551
(Kiwi.com)
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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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bucharest that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Mon 6/29

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 7/19

12:20 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops45h 06m

$1,119

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Mon 6/29

4:01 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops16h 34m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 7/19

6:05 am-9:29 am

2 stops37h 24m

$1,128
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 6/5

1:37 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-6:13 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,143

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 6/5

4:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/14

7:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,154

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sun 6/21

5:15 pm-1:10 am

1 stop21h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/5

6:05 am-8:58 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,160

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 5/15

5:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 5/17

7:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$1,189

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 6/24

12:57 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 8/6

6:15 am-10:34 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,189
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sat 7/25

8:52 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops37h 18m

$551
Quickest one-way

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sun 6/28

4:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop22h 05m

$732

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sun 6/28

4:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$751

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 San Diego-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bucharest

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest (average of $499). Flying from San Diego to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $761). 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.

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 12, 2026.
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
7,993 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,993 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,993 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,974 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,993 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

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?

    United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Bucharest in just under 16h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San Diego and Bucharest is about 6614 mi.

  • 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 $537 round trip.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest (average of $499). Flying from San Diego to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $761). 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 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$537Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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