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Cheapest round-trip
$722
Typical prices: $663-$999
LOT
Tue 10/2Mon 10/15
ORD - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$293
Typical prices: $425-$658
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/19
ORD - OTP • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
15 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 35% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH)
Cheapest • Avg $475 (round-trip)
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Shortest trip • 13h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Bucharest (ORD-OTP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Bucharest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:50 pm - 5:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
11h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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6:30 pm - 7:55 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$723LOT
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:55 am - 3:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
21h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich
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1:50 pm - 11:21 amOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
53h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl
$723Air Canada
Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 14
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12:56 pm - 3:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
18h 09m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
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8:25 am - 8:30 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia
$724British Airways
Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 7
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9:22 pm - 3:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
34h 28m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich
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6:30 am - 7:58 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 28m2 stops Zurich Toronto Pearson Intl
$724Air Canada
Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 13
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6:12 pm - 6:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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7:10 pm - 2:00 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m1 stop Vienna Intl
$727United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
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3:25 pm - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:55 pm - 1:20 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m1 stop Vienna Intl
$728United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 26
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9:50 pm - 12:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
18h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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7:35 am - 7:55 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
$731British Airways
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30
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11:55 pm - 3:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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3:50 pm - 9:20 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$733Air Serbia
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 6
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11:55 pm - 3:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 15m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
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3:50 pm - 9:20 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 30m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla
$736Air Serbia
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17
LOT Logo
9:50 pm - 5:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
11h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
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6:30 pm - 3:10 pmOTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$737LOT
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport start at $722. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $663 to $999. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $722 on LOT.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 4% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport at $548 round-trip.
  • May ($1,042) and August ($945) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 90% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$293
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare 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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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $475 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $847 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A330 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by HiSky. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $810 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $877, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Bucharest City Centre, Palace of the Parliament and Arena Națională. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $838. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 5,198 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    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 are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $387, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 14m, compared with 13h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 13h 45m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport?

    Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is 8 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP)?

    Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Klass Wagen
    • Pricecarz
    • Payless
    • ADDCAR RENTAL
    • Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from $663 to $999, with an average of $838 over the past 12 months. Anything below $663 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $810 - about $67 less than Tuesday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $548 round-trip in that month - typically $494 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $475 round-trip on this route - about $372 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 Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport

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