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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest from $222

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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest (JFK-OTP)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:10 pm - 12:45 amJFK-OTP
21h 35m1 stop
8:35 am - 9:55 pmOTP-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
$522British Airways
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Sep 10
6:50 pm - 12:20 amJFK-OTP
22h 30m1 stop
6:10 pm - 11:05 amOTP-JFK
23h 55m1 stop
$528British Airways
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 17
1:00 am - 8:10 pmJFK-OTP
12h 10m1 stop
9:45 am - 5:10 pmOTP-JFK
14h 25m1 stop
$536Air France
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Sep 10
6:15 pm - 3:25 pmJFK-OTP
14h 10m1 stop
1:10 pm - 9:10 pmOTP-JFK
15h 00m1 stop
$543Air France
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sun, Nov 3
12:20 am - 8:20 pmJFK-OTP
13h 00m1 stop
9:40 pm - 4:40 amOTP-JFK
14h 00m1 stop
$576Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 8
2:46 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-OTP
16h 14m2 stops
6:30 am - 6:50 pmOTP-JFK
19h 20m1 stop
$578Delta
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 18
2:46 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-OTP
16h 14m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:59 pmOTP-JFK
18h 59m2 stops
$591Delta
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Thu, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 7
12:20 am - 8:20 pmJFK-OTP
13h 00m1 stop
2:55 pm - 7:10 pmOTP-JFK
35h 15m1 stop
$605Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 7
1:25 pm - 6:15 amJFK-OTP
9h 50mnonstop
8:30 am - 11:35 amOTP-JFK
10h 05mnonstop
$650HiSky
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Fri, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 10
1:25 pm - 6:15 amJFK-OTP
9h 50mnonstop
8:30 am - 11:35 amOTP-JFK
10h 05mnonstop
$661HiSky
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Mon, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 22

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $485 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,329 and $1,267 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on HiSky ($327) and TAROM ($410). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways ($522) and Air France ($536).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest take?

Flying to Bucharest from New York John F Kennedy Airport requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 9h 50m.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$222
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest flights

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)?

    Most airlines on this route offer one-stop flights from JFK to OTP, as there are no direct flights. The most common layover towns are Warsaw for LOT Polish Airlines, Istanbul when flying with Turkish Airlines, and Munich for Lufthansa flights.

  • Which hotels are close to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)?

    If you get to Bucharest too late and need somewhere to rest for the night, there are several hotels nearby that you can book a stay. The Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport and Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Bucharest Airport are only 5-7 minutes away from the airport.

  • Is long-term parking available at John F Kennedy Airport?

    Yes, it is. If you are planning to be in Bucharest for a while and need somewhere to park your car, John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) offers long-term parking facilities at a cost. This can be found at Lot 9 found at Lefferts Boulevard. This can also be booked before your date of travel using the airport’s ParkingAccess service.

  • Which eco-friendly airlines fly between New York (JFK) and Bucharest (OTP)?

    Most airlines have made a commitment to play their part in the reduction of carbon emissions by using sustainable products and fuel sources and improving fuel consumption. LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS Airlines are some airlines on this route that have put sustainable travel at the forefront of their operations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport was $222 for a one-way ticket and $522 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Bucharest?

    A passport is required to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    The Airbus A330 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Bucharest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Bucharest from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Paris is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Bucharest, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Bucharest are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $645 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $733 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bucharest from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bucharest with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and OTP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bucharest from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JFK to Bucharest

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $342 or less one-way and $674 or less round-trip.
  • Upgrades from Economy seats to First-or Business Class are available on some airlines operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest. LOT Polish Airlines and SWISS Airlines offer this option to their passengers where they can bid for an upgrade up to 48 hours prior to departure, and get a response 24 hours before takeoff.
  • There are no VISA requirements for the journey from New York to Bucharest, as long as your stay doesn’t extend for more than 90 days in any 180 days. However, your U.S. passport should be valid for at least three months after the day you leave.
  • Are you planning on staying at a hotel upon arrival in Bucharest? Consider traveling from JFK with Turkish Airlines or LOT Polish Airlines as they offer the option to bundle your flight ticket with a hotel booking at a discounted price.
  • In the event that you have an unaccompanied minor going to Bucharest (OTP) on their own from New York JFK, look into booking them a flight on Lufthansa Airlines. The airline has a care service that is compulsory for children aged between 5 and 11 years traveling unattended, which ensures that minors are well-taken care of before, during, and after the flight.
  • Getting to downtown Bucharest from OTP is made easy by the availability of buses that offer public transport. The bus stop can be found at the front of the Arrivals terminal. You can also get several taxi services, with the taxi stand situated at Arrivals, close to the exit of the main terminal. Additionally, you can choose to get a car rental from one of the agencies located in the passageway in the middle of the Departures and Arrivals terminal.
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Top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Bucharest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10932 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.2boarding
7.4food
7.9comfort
8.6crew
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

8.0 ExcellentCarl, Apr 2024JFK - FLL
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

The upgrade was a pleasant surprise and I was sooooo tired of traveling these days. 10/10 just for that

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Lost luggage! No representative of the airline present at the airport. Air France contracted the service out to a 3rd party service. The service has no ability to track the missing bag or provide a time frame on its arrival.

Pricing of seats is difficult - price transparency has disappeared. First class, business class. Comfort plus, economy, basic…. Especially the pricing of seat reservation. Used to be but early get a better price; now it seems prices are falling as we get closer to departure. Miles ticket value has gone away. Give me a break. Everybody is playing the game of upselling and delivering lower service. When demand drops, so will the game of price gouging, but we’ll see.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

A couple of minor delays in boarding but very professional and efficient staff.

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

No real business class on this plane, I had to ask for the food 1.5hrs after take off, super warm beer, very very poor service

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Bucharest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/8Sun
1 stop
18h 35mJFK-OTP
$222
9/9Mon
2 stops
16h 55mJFK-OTP
$254
6/5Wed
1 stop
16h 55mJFK-OTP
$259
6/17Mon
nonstopHiSky
9h 50mJFK-OTP
$327
6/7Fri
nonstopHiSky
9h 50mJFK-OTP
$336
10/20Sun
1 stopAir France
12h 10mJFK-OTP
$525
8/3Sat
2 stopsDelta
16h 30mJFK-OTP
$530
5/7Tue
2 stopsDelta
20h 20mJFK-OTP
$542
5/10Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
35h 00mJFK-OTP
$544
8/2Fri
1 stopAir France
16h 05mJFK-OTP
$548

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Bucharest that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
19h 25mJFK-OTP
5/11Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
20h 25mOTP-JFK
$590
5/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
10h 45mJFK-OTP
5/8Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 50mOTP-JFK
$594
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 40mJFK-OTP
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 40mOTP-JFK
$609
5/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
60h 01mJFK-OTP
5/19Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 30mOTP-JFK
$615
5/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
60h 01mJFK-OTP
5/11Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 49mOTP-JFK
$619
5/2Thu
multi-stopSWISS
22h 35mJFK-OTP
5/19Sun
multi-stopSWISS
38h 50mOTP-JFK
$646
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
15h 20mJFK-OTP
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
13h 15mOTP-JFK
$766
5/2Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 55mJFK-OTP
5/6Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 00mOTP-JFK
$843
4/29Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 45mJFK-OTP
5/28Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
32h 15mOTP-JFK
$938
5/2Thu
multi-stopSWISS
22h 35mJFK-OTP
5/6Mon
multi-stopSWISS
27h 35mOTP-JFK
$953

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - Bucharest Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Bucharest (OTP)Romania

Return flight deals:

Bucharest - New York John F Kennedy Airport

Cabin classes:

$1,529
$650