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$322+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Romania

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — OTP
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Romania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Romania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 12, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:25 am
ORD
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TSR
2 stops22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/2910:15 am
TSR
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ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10$742
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/192:01 pm
ORD
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TSR
2 stops15h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/282:40 pm
TSR
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ORD
2 stops27h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$782
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/1911:25 am
ORD
-
TSR
2 stops17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/198:45 pm
TSR
-
ORD
1 stop21h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6$783
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/119:40 pm
ORD
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OTP
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/184:10 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$784
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop12h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/229:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10$785
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 9/147:05 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop22h 15m
British Airways
Fri 11/68:00 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop18h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/8$786
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/192:01 pm
ORD
-
TSR
2 stops15h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/296:05 am
TSR
-
ORD
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$787
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 10/47:25 pm
ORD
-
OTP
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/145:35 am
OTP
-
ORD
3 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$787
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:11 am
ORD
-
TSR
2 stops22h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/196:05 am
TSR
-
ORD
2 stops35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$788
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:40 pm
ORD
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OTP
1 stop14h 40m
Air Serbia
Sat 9/54:05 pm
OTP
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ORD
1 stop13h 10m
Air Serbia
Deal found 7/10$789
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 9/138:25 am
ORD
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OTP
2 stops20h 35m
Delta
Tue 11/102:00 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$790
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:10 pm
ORD
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OTP
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/179:35 pm
OTP
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ORD
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10$791

Find flight deals from Chicago to Romania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Romania flight deals. Data was last updated July 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$742
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$942

Good round-trip deal

$932 or less

Good one-way deal

$478 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Romania 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Romania that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

11:25 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Timisoara

Tue 9/29

10:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop31h 25m

$742

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/9

9:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$788

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/13

9:59 am-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$795

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

12:29 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/26

7:05 am-4:51 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$795

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

10:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/26

7:05 am-6:49 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$795

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

6:42 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/25

8:35 am-6:01 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$800

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

9:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 10/26

7:10 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$807

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

8:10 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 9/12

1:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$807

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

8:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Timisoara

Wed 8/26

9:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops32h 35m

$822

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 10/19

9:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$828

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Romania

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Romania (average of $280). Flying from Chicago to Romania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Romania?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Romania is 69 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Romania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Romania. 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 Romania. Reviews last updated July 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Romania by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,442 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,979 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,128 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Romania in about 15h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5198 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Romania one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Romania are Lufthansa ($233), Austrian Airlines ($251), and KLM ($270).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Romania?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cluj Napoca or Chicago Midway - Bucharest Otopeni Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Romania.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Romania?

    On average you can expect to pay $731 for a flight from Chicago to Romania. The cheapest flight overall is $426 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl) is currently priced at $647.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Romania (average of $280). Flying from Chicago to Romania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 Chicago to Romania

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Romania. 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$418Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$503Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$510Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air SerbiaCheapest$537Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$541Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$568Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$569Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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