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$308+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Romania

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CHI — OTP
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
Sun 5/10
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 April 3, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 8/138:10 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/179:55 am
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$514
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/1311:25 am
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/239:55 am
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop31h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$515
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/218:10 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/49:05 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$526
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 4/198:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop34h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/59:30 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop32h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$546
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/123:55 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$550
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:10 pm
ORD
-
TSR
1 stop29h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/1510:15 am
TSR
-
ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$552
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/169:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$557
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/1311:25 am
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/79:55 am
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 8/1711:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/149:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$558
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1311:25 am
ORD
-
TSR
1 stop25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/288:40 pm
TSR
-
ORD
1 stop21h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/139:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$559
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 9/311:25 am
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop19h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/223:55 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$560

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 April 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$514
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$652

Good round-trip deal

$811 or less

Good one-way deal

$438 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Bucharest (BUH) flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Romania that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

11:25 am-12:30 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Timisoara

Wed 9/30

10:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

$611

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

11:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Timisoara

Sat 9/19

6:50 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$684

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

11:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop14h 00m

Timisoara

Sat 9/5

6:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops22h 50m

$712

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

11:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop14h 00m

Timisoara

Sat 9/19

6:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 50m

$724

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Timisoara

Sat 9/19

6:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 50m

$724

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

11:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 8/30

4:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$732

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD - TSR

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

11:25 am-12:50 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Timisoara

Sat 9/19

6:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops22h 50m

$741

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

9:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/18

1:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 10m

$749

ChicagoCluj Napoca

ORD - CLJ

ORDCLJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Cluj Napoca

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$756

ChicagoCluj Napoca

ORD - CLJ

ORDCLJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Cluj Napoca

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$756

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Romania (average of $327). Flying from Chicago to Romania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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.

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 April 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT,SWISS, 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
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,912 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,542 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,295 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,888 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.

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, Air Serbia, and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Romania in about 12h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 20m. 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 $660 for a flight from Chicago to Romania. The cheapest flight overall is $420 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bucharest Otopeni Intl) is currently priced at $520.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Romania (average of $327). Flying from Chicago to Romania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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 April 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$477Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$501Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$504Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$535Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$541Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air SerbiaCheapest$566Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$569Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$580Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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