Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Bucharest (BUH) from $390

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — BUH
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from San Francisco to Bucharest are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$732

Round-trip from

$546
High demand for flights, 42% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From San Francisco to Bucharest (BUH)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 61% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest?

To save up to 59% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 39 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Bucharest from $759 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,374 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Bucharest. Flights to Bucharest from San Francisco in January are about $971 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $634.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest (SFO - BUH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Bucharest. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights heading from San Francisco to Bucharest. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 9/26:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/303:55 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$631
Thu 9/126:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/263:55 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$660
Tue 9/106:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/219:20 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$662
Tue 5/76:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/219:30 amOTP - SFO
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$674
Sun 9/81:15 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/2010:10 amOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$686
Fri 5/36:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/109:30 amOTP - SFO
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$699
Thu 4/186:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/29:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$704
Tue 9/106:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/163:55 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$705
Sat 9/141:15 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/289:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$709

Cheap British Airways flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between San Francisco and Bucharest. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on British Airways flights traveling from San Francisco to Bucharest. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 4/177:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$696
Sat 4/136:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$700
Tue 4/307:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 5/98:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/16$706
Sat 4/136:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 5/38:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops22h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$710
Sat 3/308:45 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop31h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 4/123:30 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/17$720
Sun 4/147:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 5/14:15 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$724
Sun 4/1412:31 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops26h 24mBritish Airways
Wed 5/14:15 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/17$725
Sat 4/131:01 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops25h 24mBritish Airways
Thu 5/23:45 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$728
Fri 5/33:30 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 5/98:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/16$734

Cheap San Francisco to Bucharest flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Bucharest specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Bucharest in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 4/286:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/109:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$631
Thu 4/113:30 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$696
Sat 4/136:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$700
Thu 4/186:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/29:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$704
Wed 4/177:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 5/38:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops22h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$706
Sat 4/136:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 5/38:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops22h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$710
Sat 3/308:45 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 4/123:30 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$720
Sun 4/147:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 5/14:15 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$724
Sun 4/1412:31 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops26h 24mBritish Airways
Wed 5/14:15 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$725

San Francisco to Bucharest 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Bucharest in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Bucharest in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 9/26:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/303:55 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$631
Tue 5/76:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/219:30 amOTP - SFO
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$674
Thu 4/113:30 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$696
Fri 5/106:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/249:30 amOTP - SFO
1 stop35h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$699
Sat 4/136:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 4/306:10 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$700
Thu 4/186:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/29:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$704
Tue 9/106:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/163:55 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$705
Wed 4/177:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 5/38:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops22h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/18$706
Sat 9/141:15 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/289:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$709

One-way flights to Bucharest from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Bucharest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Bucharest. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Bucharest flights by using the search form above.
Mon 4/88:52 pmSFO - OTP
3 stops37h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$390
Sun 4/710:41 pmSFO - OTP
3 stops59h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$401
Mon 4/89:45 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$412
Thu 8/88:10 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$431
Sun 4/1411:59 pmSFO - OTP
3 stops58h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$447
Sat 4/1312:58 amSFO - OTP
3 stops57h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$454
Thu 4/1110:35 amSFO - OTP
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$455
Sun 4/710:25 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$509
Thu 8/86:35 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$513

Find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$631 - $926

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

1 stop34h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/30

1 stop29h 25m

$631

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Wed 4/17

1 stop19h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/30

1 stop29h 05m

$696

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Thu 4/11

2 stops21h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 5/4

1 stop16h 15m

$729

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 4/13

1 stop14h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/2

2 stops21h 09m

$735

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sun 4/14

2 stops23h 38m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/1

2 stops24h 30m

$820

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 4/13

1 stop25h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/1

1 stop27h 40m

$826

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

2 stops17h 46m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops21h 44m

$892

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 4/15

1 stop17h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/22

1 stop35h 40m

$921

San FranciscoBucharest Otopeni Intl

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 4/15

1 stop33h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/22

1 stop33h 55m

$926

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Bucharest is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Search Deals

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Search Deals

Average price of flights to Bucharest by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Bucharest by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Bucharest is currently $446 while a round-trip flight costs $797. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest (average of $601). Flying from San Francisco to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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.

January

$601

February

$674

March

$759

April

$788

May

$812

June

$1,468

July

$1,261

August

$900

September

$769

October

$683

November

$625

December

$733

Temperature and rainfall in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BUH

Temperature

30.2 - 71.6 °F

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 March 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Delta from San Francisco to Bucharest to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.8
Good
1,720 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.6
Good
1,910 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
3,799 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Bucharest?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Bucharest per day. 9 airlines have flights to Bucharest from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Bucharest for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $631, but on average you can expect to pay $700.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $631. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $696 and $729, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $513 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $597 and British Airways from $628 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Bucharest?

  • What does SFO to OTP mean?

    Great question - SFO to OTP just means San Francisco Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Bucharest

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$527Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
LufthansaCheapest$603Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$617Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air FranceCheapest$629Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
SWISSCheapest$692Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
KLMCheapest$712Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
DeltaCheapest$717Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
CondorCheapest$1,095Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Condor flights

Search flights from San Francisco to Bucharest by cabin class

Find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Bucharest?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from San Francisco to Bucharest.

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.