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Only HiSky operates flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and New York.

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $381 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $688 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $680 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $797, a difference of $117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 5:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 7:15 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $691. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York takes 9h 45m, covering 4,742 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $565 to $3,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $454.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 08m, compared with 12h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 53m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

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

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental 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 $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to New York range from $606 to $794, with an average of $691 over the past 12 months. Anything below $606 counts as a good deal.