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$262+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

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Sun 12/285:25 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Tue 1/136:30 amOTP - IAD
1 stop17h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$675
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Sun 12/286:50 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/138:35 amOTP - IAD
2 stops17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$691
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Sun 12/286:20 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops17h 05mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/136:55 amOTP - IAD
2 stops15h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/238:10 pmDCA - OTP
2 stops44h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/112:50 pmOTP - DCA
2 stops37h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$865
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Thu 12/2510:55 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2711:05 amOTP - IAD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,196
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Thu 12/256:20 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 12/274:00 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,230
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Thu 12/251:44 pmDCA - OTP
2 stops19h 01mBritish Airways
Sat 12/274:00 pmOTP - DCA
2 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,356
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Thu 12/258:35 pmBWI - OTP
1 stop12h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 12/274:00 pmOTP - BWI
1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,442
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/2210:55 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop12h 40mLufthansa
Mon 1/57:05 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop32h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/22$1,464
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Mon 12/2210:55 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:10 pmOTP - IAD
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,511
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Mon 12/226:00 pmIAD - OTP
1 stop11h 30mAustrian Airlines
Mon 1/57:10 pmOTP - IAD
2 stops25h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,518
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Sun 12/215:45 pmIAD - OTP
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2510:00 pmOTP - IAD
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,723

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$509
(oojo)

One-way from

$262
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$846
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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 December 23, 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

Wed 4/22

9:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/6

4:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$509

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$532

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$532

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

5:49 pm-1:25 am

2 stops24h 36m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/5

8:25 am-10:33 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$533

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

6:35 am-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

8:25 am-10:26 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$533

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/23

10:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/6

3:30 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$533

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

6:06 am-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/8

8:25 am-10:26 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$533

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

6:35 am-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/6

8:25 am-10:33 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$533

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

6:10 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/6

6:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$535

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-4:28 pm

2 stops16h 28m

$542

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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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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 December 19, 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 $501). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 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
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,111 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,649 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,112 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

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.

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

    British Airways, Delta, and KLM can get you from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 50m. 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 SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $557 and $563, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 43% 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 $501). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $764). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Discover the top 8 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$446Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$557Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$563Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$616Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$621Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$622Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$658Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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