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$325 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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Cheapest round-trip
$550
Typical prices: $1,109-$713
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/21Tue 5/5
ORD - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$794
HiSky
Thu 9/3Sun 9/20
ORD - OTP • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $550 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $526 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Otopeni Intl (CHI-OTP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Otopeni Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Otopeni Intl

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:10 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
32h 10m
1 stop
$550Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:25 am - 12:05 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
25h 45m
1 stop
$558Turkish Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 8:10 am
ORD
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OTP
12h 45m
1 stop
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9:35 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 05m
1 stop
$560Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 05m
1 stop
$564Turkish Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 30
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11:25 am - 12:05 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 05m
1 stop
$568Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
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8:10 pm - 8:05 am
ORD
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OTP
27h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
34h 20m
2 stops
$576Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 05m
1 stop
$577Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 18
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8:10 pm - 2:35 pm
ORD
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OTP
34h 25m
1 stop
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9:35 pm - 9:40 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 05m
1 stop
$578Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
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10:41 am - 12:45 pm
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OTP
18h 04m
2 stops
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7:05 am - 6:36 pm
OTP
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MDW
19h 31m
2 stops
$797Delta
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 5
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9:27 am - 1:00 pm
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OTP
19h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 5:58 pm
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MDW
18h 53m
2 stops
$802Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Otopeni Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport departing in April.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport costs $637 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Bucharest?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Bucharest, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Bucharest back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $555 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,373 and $1,023 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $678 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$325
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 74% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Bucharest

When to book flights from Chicago to Otopeni Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Otopeni Intl 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 Chicago to Bucharest flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport was $325 for a one-way ticket and $550 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Bucharest?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Bucharest?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Bucharest. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Bucharest?

    The Airbus A330 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Bucharest?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Bucharest, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Bucharest from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Bucharest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Bucharest, LOT or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Bucharest are LOT and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,285 and an overall rating of 7.5, LOT is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $898 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Bucharest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Bucharest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bucharest from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $453 or less one-way and $815 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Otopeni Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago 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 Chicago to Otopeni Intl? 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.
7.5
LOTOverall score based on 1188 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Crew
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I have flown over 2million miles. Great flight but bizarre boarding process. They must have paged half the passengers to the desk for documentation check before boarding anyone. Overall great value.

10.0 ExcellentThomas, Apr 2026
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I have flown over 2million miles. Great flight but bizarre boarding process. They must have paged half the passengers to the desk for documentation check before boarding anyone. Overall great value.

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Efficient boarding and early departure. Very smooth flight. Early arrival in ATL. Great flight.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

I hated the FRA Airport. Confusing signage, including the path to Immigration and Security It seems that the airport grew haphazardly over the years. I have been through multiple WW Hubs with much better experiences.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The gate agent made me check my carry-on in Denver, even though I've traveled all over taking this case on the plane. Beware folks. Food in Premium Economy was quite good - excellent blanket! Flight attendants on the Heathrow-to-Budapest flight on 3-27-2026 were quite snappy. I got a frown when asked to unscrew the water bottle cap for me (I had a cast on my right arm). Also woke up right when they were handing out biscuits. She had given my rowmates one and was in the process of giving water when I asked for a biscuit. She scolded me and said, "You snooze, you lose". She did give me one, but I thought that comment was uncalled for.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

WiFi wasn’t available to economy until the end of the flight.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

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