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$313+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUH — NYC
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bucharest to New York are usually found in November or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bucharest to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/216:45 am
OTP
-
JFK
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:35 pm
JFK
-
OTP
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:50 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/135:40 pm
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$570
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/303:55 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop13h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/1312:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$579
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/303:55 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop13h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/1412:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$579
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/166:10 pm
OTP
-
JFK
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/214:05 pm
JFK
-
OTP
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$582
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop32h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/2812:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$589
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/2712:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$590
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:40 am
OTP
-
JFK
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/105:30 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/812:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/912:25 am
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22$595
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
EWR
1 stop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/512:25 am
EWR
-
OTP
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 3/314:05 pm
OTP
-
JFK
1 stop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/612:50 pm
JFK
-
OTP
1 stop16h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21$596

Find flight deals from Bucharest to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bucharest (BUH) to New York (NYC). 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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$562
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$313
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$602

Good round-trip deal

$720 or less

Good one-way deal

$344 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bucharest to New York 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bucharest to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BucharestNew York

OTP - JFK

OTPJFK

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/27

7:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

7:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$694

BucharestNew York

OTP - LGA

OTPLGA

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 5/2

7:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$695

BucharestNewark

OTP - EWR

OTPEWR

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 4/23

7:05 am-7:31 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Newark

Thu 5/7

5:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$698

BucharestNewark

OTP - EWR

OTPEWR

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 4/9

2:00 pm-12:59 am

2 stops17h 59m

Newark

Thu 4/23

9:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$699

BucharestNew York

OTP - JFK

OTPJFK

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 9/20

4:05 pm-11:55 am

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

7:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$700

BucharestNewark

OTP - EWR

OTPEWR

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 5/16

6:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Newark

Fri 5/29

8:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$701

BucharestNew York

OTP - JFK

OTPJFK

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 4/4

7:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

5:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$701
Quickest round-trip

BucharestNew York

OTP - JFK

OTPJFK

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 4/3

7:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

8:05 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$701

BucharestNew York

OTP - LGA

OTPLGA

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/6

8:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops18h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/19

4:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$704

BucharestNew York

OTP - JFK

OTPJFK

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 4/9

7:05 am-6:29 pm

2 stops18h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

10:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$704

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Compare providers for flights from Bucharest to New York

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 New York in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 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 Bucharest-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bucharest-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bucharest-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bucharest-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-New York 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 New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Bucharest with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bucharest to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bucharest to New York. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bucharest to New York. 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 New York?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to New York (average of $287). Flying from Bucharest to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Bucharest to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

When flying from Bucharest to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Bucharest to New York on Cheapflights.

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

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

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $542.

What’s the fastest layover option from Bucharest to New York?

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

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 55m.

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

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

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

How often are flights from Bucharest to New York delayed?

About 48% of weekly flights between Bucharest and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Bucharest to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bucharest to New York flights?

Over the last year, HiSky have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 48% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bucharest to New York, such as Delta,KLM, andLOT. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,326 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    KLM, Delta, and Air Serbia can get you from Bucharest to New York in just under 12h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4739 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on HiSky is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $391. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LOT and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $553 and $574, respectively. HiSky is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bucharest to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for HiSky. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $248. Users have also found prices from $404 and $442 on LOT and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bucharest to New York?

    Most travelers choose Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Newark or Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Bucharest to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York?

    While on average a flight from Bucharest to New York is generally $594, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $316. When looking at the most popular route, (Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $562 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bucharest to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bucharest to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to New York (average of $287). Flying from Bucharest to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 6 airlines flying from Bucharest to New York

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to New York. 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
HiSkyCheapest$391Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$553Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$574Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$587Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$600Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$627Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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