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$407+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUH — SFO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bucharest to San Francisco are usually found in January or November, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bucharest (BUH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$548
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$407
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$933
From Bucharest (BUH) to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Bucharest to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bucharest to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:35 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops36h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/167:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$548
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:20 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/154:20 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:00 amOTP - SFO
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Tue 11/251:00 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops23h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/31$823
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:00 amOTP - SFO
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/84:23 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$824
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amOTP - SFO
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Wed 10/87:25 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$825
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:05 amOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/213:30 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:05 amOTP - SFO
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/42:00 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$839
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:55 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops27h 45mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/58:25 amSFO - OTP
2 stops18h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$859

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bucharest to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Bucharest

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 10/1

8:35 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops36h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$548

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/30

8:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

4:20 pm-1:35 am

2 stops23h 15m

$669

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

1:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$823

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/16

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

4:23 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$824

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

7:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$825

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 11/1

8:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 11/21

3:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$830

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 8/21

6:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

2:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

$839

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/25

6:55 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

8:25 am-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$859

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/29

6:20 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$407

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/29

12:50 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops39h 54m

$684

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Best time to book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bucharest to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bucharest to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Bucharest to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bucharest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Bucharest to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bucharest to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bucharest to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from Bucharest to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bucharest to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Bucharest?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Bucharest, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from Bucharest to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bucharest to San Francisco round-trip?

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $548, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bucharest to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and British Airways. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bucharest to San Francisco one-way?

    $684 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ITA Airways and KLM, with prices starting from $724 and $784, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bucharest to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bucharest to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bucharest to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bucharest to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bucharest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to San Francisco. 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$705Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$715Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$722Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$767Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$973Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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