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$507+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Romania

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — OTP
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Romania

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Romania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Romania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 amSAN - OTP
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/155:50 amOTP - SAN
2 stops40h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 amSAN - OTP
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/165:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops26h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:55 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/162:50 pmOTP - SAN
2 stops27h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$535
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:42 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops39h 23mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$539
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:42 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops39h 23mLufthansa
Fri 1/165:55 amOTP - SAN
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$540
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:42 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops49h 08mLufthansa
Tue 1/131:05 pmOTP - SAN
1 stop36h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:10 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops45h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/122:50 pmOTP - SAN
2 stops39h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$554
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/2511:00 amSAN - OTP
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:00 amSAN - OTP
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/155:50 amOTP - SAN
2 stops40h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$576
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:40 amSAN - OTP
2 stops30h 10mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:00 amSAN - OTP
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/135:55 amOTP - SAN
3 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$580

Find flight deals from San Diego to Romania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Romania flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$507
(United Airlines)

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August

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October

Average price

$1,259
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Romania that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Romania

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 4/15

5:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop21h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/12

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$507

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 4/14

1:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$508

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Mon 4/13

10:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$511

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 4/14

10:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/11

1:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 55m

$513

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 4/15

5:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop21h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-6:37 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$514

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$522

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Sun 12/28

6:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/13

5:55 am-8:47 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$530

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:37 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-10:42 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$534

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/9

2:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 1/19

1:55 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$535

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 12/23

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/13

5:55 am-8:47 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$535

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Deals found on 12/1

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Romania is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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 December 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Romania, such as Lufthansa and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,605 reviews

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,605 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,605 reviews

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,550 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,605 reviews

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Romania. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Romania?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Romania.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Romania?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Romania in 17h 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Romania is about 6614 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Romania?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Romania

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$649Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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