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$230+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUH
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:47 amBWI - OTP
2 stops17h 18mDelta
Thu 12/46:00 amOTP - BWI
2 stops17h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/30$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/32:41 pmBWI - OTP
2 stops19h 29mDelta
Sun 12/76:00 amOTP - BWI
2 stops20h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/27$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/275:05 pmBWI - OTP
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Wed 12/106:05 amOTP - BWI
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/28$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/1010:15 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/176:05 amOTP - IAD
2 stops17h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$568
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:30 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop12h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/143:30 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$569
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:45 amIAD - OTP
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:05 amOTP - IAD
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3010:15 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/145:55 amOTP - IAD
2 stops22h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$578
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:30 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:05 amOTP - IAD
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/81:30 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop12h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/1310:10 amOTP - IAD
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/296:00 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:55 amOTP - IAD
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$590
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/41:30 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/183:30 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$591
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:10 pmDCA - OTP
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:40 pmOTP - DCA
3 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$593

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$523
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$230
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$898
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest that are best for you.

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BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

8:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/10

4:40 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$523

BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/27

8:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$538

BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/3

2:41 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 29m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-7:02 pm

2 stops20h 02m

$554

BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/27

5:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-4:51 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$560

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:45 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$570

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

5:32 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops15h 13m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/11

8:05 am-6:48 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$578

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/29

8:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 12/13

6:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$579

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/30

6:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/13

5:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$581

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

10:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/21

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$584

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

10:20 pm-1:00 am

1 stop19h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-11:16 am

2 stops36h 16m

$584

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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 Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Washington, D.C.-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bucharest from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is 86 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $508). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $771). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Vienna (VIE) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $622.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. 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: 12h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 25m.

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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa from Washington, D.C. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,078 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

    British Airways, Delta, and SWISS can get you from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in just under 11h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 35m. There are 4962 mi between Washington, D.C. and Bucharest. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $446. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $483 and $557, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Bucharest Otopeni Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $508). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $771). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$446Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$483Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$557Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$576Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$616Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$622Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$622Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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