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Cheapest return flight
€549
Typical prices: €563-€741
Delta
Mon 5/11Sun 18/11
OTP - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
€689
Typical prices: €585-€708
HiSky
Sat 6/1Mon 23/4
OTP - JFK • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with HiSky. Average duration is 9h 46m
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Cheapest • 4% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 8% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg €320 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to New York (BUH-NYC)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to New York

Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
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13:15 - 13:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-EWR Newark
31h 10m3 stops Berlin Brandenburg Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen
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18:30 - 18:20EWR  Newark-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 50m3 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen Berlin Brandenburg
€531Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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06:55 - 13:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-EWR Newark
14h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl
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17:55 - 18:25EWR  Newark-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 30m1 stop Vienna Intl
€545Austrian Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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06:00 - 11:20OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:20 - 14:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
€549Delta
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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06:00 - 14:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:20 - 14:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
€550Delta
Sat, 30 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb
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05:55 - 16:48OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-EWR Newark
17h 53m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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15:56 - 15:50EWR  Newark-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 54m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich
€550Air Canada
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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06:00 - 11:20OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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22:35 - 17:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
11h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€552KLM
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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06:00 - 14:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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21:20 - 15:25JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
11h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€553KLM
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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06:00 - 13:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-EWR Newark
14h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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22:00 - 15:50EWR  Newark-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
10h 50m1 stop Zurich
€553Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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06:00 - 14:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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22:40 - 17:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
11h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
€553KLM
Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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06:00 - 19:04OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-EWR Newark
20h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl
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17:05 - 14:10EWR  Newark-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
14h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
€554Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Bucharest to New York flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Bucharest to New York?

Return flights from Bucharest to New York typically range from €563 to €741. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €549 on Delta.

What is the cheapest Bucharest to New York flight route?

There's little price difference between Bucharest to New York routes. They average around €631 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to New York?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to New York. It’s 1% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York at €576 return.
•July (€699) and June (€689) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 21% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Bucharest to New York the cheapest?

Flights from Bucharest to New York are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Bucharest to New York flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

€361
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights from Bucharest to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bucharest to New York flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Bucharest to New York?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest to New York:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 19:16
    • Latest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 19:16.

    The flight takes about 9h 46m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bucharest to New York?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest to New York:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Bucharest to New York?

    A direct flight from Bucharest to New York takes 9h 46m, covering 12,296 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bucharest to New York?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bucharest to New York flight?

    Return flights from Bucharest to New York range from €563 to €741, with an average of €627 over the past 12 months. Anything below €563 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Bucharest to New York flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the €627 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Bucharest to New York?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €320 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with €619 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Bucharest to New York?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €27–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Have flight prices from Bucharest to New York changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €549 to €3,226. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bucharest to New York looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bucharest to New York are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €436, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car hire options are available in New York?

    Since New York is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) – daily rates from around €19:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

    Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – daily rates from around €14:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Dollar

    Near Newark Airport (EWR) – daily rates from around €25:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bucharest to New York?

    Flights from Bucharest to New York may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), with arrivals available at airports in New York such as Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bucharest to New York pass through?

    One-stop flights from Bucharest to New York most commonly connect through:

    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bucharest to New York?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Bucharest to New York. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €625 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €718, a difference of €93.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Bucharest to New York?

    Only HiSky operates flights between Bucharest and New York.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bucharest to New York?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 07m, compared to 12h 38m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 50m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

  • What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?

    New York is 7 hours behind Bucharest (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center, and Eventi. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bucharest to New York flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • HiSky: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • A.P.G.: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Bucharest to New York flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average €625, about €93 less than Sunday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bucharest to New York trip for March. Fares historically average €576 return in that month – typically €124 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dublin Airport (DUB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages €320 return on this route – about €299 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Bucharest to New York?

 
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Bucharest to New York

Monday

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Wednesday

HiSky

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Friday

HiSky

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Direct returns

New York to Bucharest

Monday

HiSky

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Wednesday

HiSky

HiSky

Friday

HiSky

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