$604+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Bucharest (BUH)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BUH
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to BucharestExplore 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 September 14, 2026.
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 September 14, 2026.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:40 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![British Airways logo]()
$604
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:45 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 11/48:25 am -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 9/10![British Airways logo]()
$606
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:00 pm -
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Deal found 9/12![British Airways logo]()
$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/288:00 am -
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2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 9/12![American Airlines logo]()
$619
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$622
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/185:15 pm -
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Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$635
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1910:57 am -
2 stops18h 53m
Wed 11/46:00 pm -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$637
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/252:30 pm -
2 stops19h 00m
Mon 11/97:15 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 9/12![Lufthansa logo]()
$640
Best flights from San Diego to BucharestDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/86:00 pm -
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Deal found 9/10![British Airways logo]()
$609
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/69:45 pm -
2 stops28h 40m
Mon 10/126:55 pm -
2 stops37h 46m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$675
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:45 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Tue 11/34:25 pm -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 9/9![British Airways logo]()
$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/282:08 pm -
2 stops19h 22m
Thu 11/56:00 am -
3 stops24h 37m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$722
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/86:00 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 3/118:15 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 9/10![British Airways logo]()
$760
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/76:00 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Wed 3/108:25 am -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 9/10![British Airways logo]()
$760
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 9/13![British Airways logo]()
$760
Last-minute flights from San Diego to BucharestDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest. Data last updated September 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bucharest. Data last updated September 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:40 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Thu 11/58:15 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 9/9![British Airways logo]()
$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/185:15 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Fri 11/66:00 am -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$635
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:45 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 11/48:25 am -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 9/10![British Airways logo]()
$606
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1910:57 am -
2 stops18h 53m
Wed 11/46:00 pm -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$637
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:15 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Tue 11/36:00 am -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$622
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:15 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 11/46:00 am -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$631
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/252:30 pm -
2 stops19h 00m
Mon 11/97:15 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 9/12![Lufthansa logo]()
$640
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:00 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Thu 11/58:15 am -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 9/12![British Airways logo]()
$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/288:00 am -
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Thu 11/58:15 am -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 9/12![American Airlines logo]()
$619
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 September 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $604 (British Airways) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $572 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bucharest that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Mon 3/8
6:00 pm-12:05 am
1 stop20h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 3/15
4:00 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop34h 10m
$609
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Fri 10/23
4:45 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop21h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 11/3
4:25 pm-4:10 pm
1 stop33h 45m
$654
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Tue 10/6
9:45 pm-12:25 pm
2 stops28h 40m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 10/12
6:55 pm-10:41 pm
2 stops37h 46m
$675
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Wed 10/28
2:08 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops19h 22m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Thu 11/5
6:00 am-8:37 pm
3 stops24h 37m
$722
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Mon 3/8
6:00 pm-12:05 am
1 stop20h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Thu 3/11
8:15 am-4:10 pm
1 stop17h 55m
$760
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Sun 3/7
6:00 pm-12:05 am
1 stop20h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Wed 3/10
8:25 am-4:10 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$760
San DiegoBucharest
SAN San Diego - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
SANOTP
San Diego
Mon 2/1
6:00 pm-12:05 am
1 stop20h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Fri 2/5
8:25 am-4:10 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$760
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bucharest from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bucharest
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bucharest (average of $549). Flying from San Diego to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,308). 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 September 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa 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.
Boarding
7.0
Comfort
6.8
Food
6.3
Crew
7.6
Overall
6.8
Entertainment
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodKunal,Jul 2026
LAX - MUC
Boarding
7.0
Comfort
6.8
Food
6.3
Crew
7.6
Overall
6.8
Entertainment
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodKunal,Jul 2026
LAX - MUC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$501 | Average$688 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$537 | Average$767 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |