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$393+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUH — CHI
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 11/202:45 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:24 pmORD - OTP
2 stops15h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/106:05 amOTP - ORD
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:52 amORD - OTP
2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/215:55 amOTP - ORD
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/293:20 pmORD - OTP
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$670
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 11/185:55 amOTP - ORD
2 stops22h 05mAir Canada
Wed 2/1112:50 pmORD - OTP
2 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$671
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/175:55 amOTP - ORD
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/23:20 pmORD - OTP
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 11/205:50 amOTP - ORD
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1010:44 amORD - OTP
2 stops19h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$675
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/215:55 amOTP - ORD
2 stops19h 53mAir Canada
Sun 12/78:00 amORD - OTP
2 stops22h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:55 amOTP - ORD
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 11/249:50 pmORD - OTP
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$681
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:05 amOTP - ORD
2 stops16h 50mAir Canada
Wed 2/113:55 pmORD - OTP
2 stops15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:05 amOTP - ORD
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/119:50 pmORD - OTP
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$686
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/243:50 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/89:45 pmORD - OTP
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/176:00 amOTP - MDW
2 stops20h 08mDelta
Tue 12/210:49 amMDW - OTP
2 stops17h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/2$738

Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bucharest (BUH) to Chicago (CHI). 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(LOT)

One-way from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$742
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bucharest to Chicago 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bucharest to Chicago that are best for you.

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BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 1/17

2:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

9:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$664

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 1/17

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

1:02 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$667

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/17

2:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

12:50 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$667

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/9

5:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

3:20 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$667

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/20

5:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

2:24 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$667

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/21

5:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

3:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$670

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 1/31

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

9:37 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops36h 58m

$671

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-5:37 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

9:34 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$710

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-6:08 pm

2 stops20h 08m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

10:49 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$738

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops20h 18m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

1:14 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$744

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Compare providers for flights from Bucharest to Chicago

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 Bucharest to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Bucharest-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Bucharest-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bucharest-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bucharest-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Bucharest-Chicago 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 Bucharest to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Bucharest with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bucharest to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago (average of $353). Flying from Bucharest to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 BUH to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bucharest to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bucharest to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bucharest to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

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

Warsaw (WAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Bucharest to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $489.

What’s the fastest layover option from Bucharest to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Bucharest to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

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

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, LOT, and SWISS from Bucharest to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,545 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bucharest to Chicago. 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 Bucharest to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bucharest to Chicago in 13h 15m. Fly via LOT, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Bucharest and Chicago are separated by a distance of 5198 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $493, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bucharest to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Lufthansa. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bucharest to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bucharest to Chicago 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 Bucharest to Chicago?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago (average of $353). Flying from Bucharest to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 Bucharest to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to Chicago. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$493Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$565Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$570Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$581Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$581Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$583Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$623Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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