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$240+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUH
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest are usually found in November or April, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$597
(Ovago)

One-way from

$240
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$914
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bucharest (BUH)
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bucharest (BUH)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest
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 July 25, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 10/229:35 pmBWI - OTP
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/58:05 amOTP - BWI
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/211:30 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/73:55 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/22$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/155:40 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/195:55 amOTP - IAD
2 stops36h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/22$605
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/118:45 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop21h 20mSWISS
Tue 8/266:30 amOTP - IAD
1 stop16h 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/22$608
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 11/1911:05 amDCA - OTP
2 stops20h 05mAir Canada
Wed 12/35:55 amOTP - DCA
2 stops16h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 7/22$609
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/1010:20 amIAD - OTP
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/243:30 pmOTP - IAD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$614
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/106:59 amDCA - OTP
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/243:30 pmOTP - DCA
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$614
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 10/213:25 pmDCA - OTP
2 stops17h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 11/48:00 amOTP - DCA
2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/23$617
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/1410:05 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops19h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/209:25 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop29h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$620
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:37 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops17h 58mAir Canada
Wed 11/195:55 amOTP - IAD
2 stops17h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$625
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/216:50 pmBWI - OTP
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2710:55 pmOTP - BWI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/111:25 pmDCA - OTP
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Tue 8/267:00 amOTP - DCA
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/22$648

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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 July 25, 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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Return

Price

BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

9:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/5

8:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$597

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

1:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 9/7

3:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$601

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

5:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/19

5:55 am-11:23 am

2 stops36h 28m

$605

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

8:45 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$608

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

10:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/24

3:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$614

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/10

6:59 am-5:20 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/24

3:30 pm-3:51 pm

3 stops31h 21m

$614

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

3:25 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 11/4

8:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$617

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

10:05 pm-12:55 am

2 stops19h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 9/20

9:25 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop29h 34m

$620

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

5:37 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops17h 58m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/19

5:55 am-4:21 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$625

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/11

1:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$648

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

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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 July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is 68 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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 July 25, 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 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 Monday mornings 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 94% 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.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $495.

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: 3h 10m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 20m.

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 July 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LOT, and Air France 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $597. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $601 and $605, respectively. British Airways is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest one-way?

    $384 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $473 and $522, respectively.

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Discover the top 10 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 July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$446Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$495Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$557Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$565Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$570Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$599Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$638Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$650Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$887Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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