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$439+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — OTP
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Romania flight deals. Data was last updated November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$483
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$439
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$798
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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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:56 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops20h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/187:35 amOTP - SAN
2 stops24h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$549
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:35 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:05 amOTP - SAN
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$706
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:05 amOTP - SAN
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$711
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:35 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Tue 12/96:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$713
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Sun 1/186:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$715
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:35 pmSAN - OTP
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Thu 12/116:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$716

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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Romania that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Romania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$537

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/16

7:05 am-1:50 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/20

1:55 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$549

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Fri 1/16

9:55 am-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/20

5:55 am-8:49 pm

3 stops24h 54m

$660

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-3:45 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$712

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 12/10

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$717

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/9

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$718

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/11

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops19h 30m

$719

San DiegoBucharest

SAN - OTP

SANOTP

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/11

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops19h 30m

$725

San DiegoTimisoara

SAN - TSR

SANTSR

San Diego

Thu 4/2

7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Timisoara

Mon 4/6

2:05 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$1,054

San DiegoTimisoara

SAN - TSR

SANTSR

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

Timisoara

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,569

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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 November 19, 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
7,579 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

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
7,579 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

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
7,534 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

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 18h 15m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Romania is about 6614 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Romania are Air France ($777), United Airlines ($839), and Lufthansa ($1,149).

  • 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$538Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$649Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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