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$268+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BUH
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

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 February 15, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 7/287:15 pm
IAD
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OTP
1 stop13h 10m
British Airways
Wed 8/194:15 pm
OTP
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IAD
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/15$526
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:55 pm
IAD
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OTP
1 stop19h 10m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/46:05 am
OTP
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IAD
1 stop16h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/14$528
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 7/287:15 pm
IAD
-
OTP
1 stop13h 10m
British Airways
Thu 8/208:15 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop19h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/15$531
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:40 pm
DCA
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OTP
2 stops44h 50m
British Airways
Mon 11/24:00 pm
OTP
-
DCA
2 stops31h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 2/14$534
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 5/138:20 pm
IAD
-
OTP
1 stop21h 45m
SWISS
Wed 5/276:20 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop17h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 2/11$536
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:45 am
IAD
-
OTP
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/46:05 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/185:25 pm
IAD
-
OTP
1 stop17h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 5/276:35 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop15h 00m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$540
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/279:45 am
IAD
-
OTP
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/24:40 pm
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 7/289:55 am
IAD
-
OTP
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:05 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop17h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$542
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:45 pm
IAD
-
OTP
1 stop33h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/179:30 am
OTP
-
IAD
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/14$544
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/289:45 am
IAD
-
OTP
2 stops24h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 11/46:30 am
OTP
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IAD
2 stops21h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/14$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 7/275:20 pm
IAD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:05 am
OTP
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IAD
1 stop17h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$546

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 February 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$536
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$268
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$605
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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 February 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/29

5:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 8/20

6:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$546

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

2:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/31

3:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop26h 40m

$547

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/1

9:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop21h 05m

$547

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/17

8:20 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/26

6:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$554

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/26

10:38 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 8/20

6:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$555

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

10:20 pm-1:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/27

6:05 am-6:58 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$555

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/27

6:05 am-3:39 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$559

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/29

5:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/18

6:15 am-7:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$565

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/18

4:43 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 37m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/27

8:15 am-7:59 am

2 stops30h 44m

$568

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/18

4:43 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 37m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 6/1

3:40 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$568

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 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 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 February 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is 59 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $447). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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.

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 February 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,293 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,216 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,786 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,749 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,534 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

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?

    SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in just under 17h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 15m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $514. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $549 and $557, respectively. United Airlines is 40% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest (average of $447). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

Discover the top 7 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 February 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$549Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$557Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$592Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$609Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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