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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 14
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6:55 pm - 9:10 pmJFK-OTP
19h 15m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 3:40 pmOTP-JFK
25h 15m2 stops
$451Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 14
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6:55 pm - 9:10 pmJFK-OTP
19h 15m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 5:00 pmOTP-JFK
26h 35m1 stop
$453Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 17
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11:10 pm - 1:25 amJFK-OTP
19h 15m1 stop
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8:25 am - 6:05 pmOTP-JFK
16h 40m1 stop
$467British Airways
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 21
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1:40 am - 12:10 pmJFK-OTP
27h 30m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 11:15 pmOTP-JFK
17h 10m1 stop
$470Delta
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pmJFK-OTP
23h 10m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 11:15 pmOTP-JFK
17h 10m1 stop
$473Delta
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 16
British Airways Logo
11:10 pm - 12:25 amJFK-OTP
18h 15m1 stop
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8:25 am - 2:25 pmOTP-JFK
13h 00m1 stop
$482British Airways
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Sat, Jul 26 - Wed, Aug 13
Air France Logo
1:00 am - 8:10 pmJFK-OTP
12h 10m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:45 pmOTP-JFK
12h 35m1 stop
$498Air France
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Mon, Jul 14 - Sun, Aug 24
HiSky Logo
1:50 pm - 5:40 amJFK-OTP
8h 50mnonstop
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9:30 am - 12:20 pmOTP-JFK
9h 50mnonstop
$515HiSky
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Sat, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 15
Air France Logo
1:00 am - 8:10 pmJFK-OTP
12h 10m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:45 pmOTP-JFK
12h 35m1 stop
$528Air France
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Sun, Jun 22 - Fri, Jun 27
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1:50 pm - 5:40 amJFK-OTP
8h 50mnonstop
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9:30 am - 12:20 pmOTP-JFK
9h 50mnonstop
$565HiSky
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest flights

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 round-trip 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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Bucharest on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $779 and $765 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 weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$230
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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 $230 for a one-way ticket and $451 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest flight route: KLM, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, American Airlines, Air France, and Delta.

  • 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.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest on Monday, and Friday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Bucharest are Delta and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $774 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $726 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $364 or less one-way and $652 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

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1338 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

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

Surly rude flight attendants. I ordered the chicken and was given a vegetarian meal with no explanation and no opportunity to change it. I tried to order another beverage and was told by the young humorless flight attendant to “wait”. And she never came back. The seats were very uncomfortable and cramped. The last time I flew British Airways was many years ago but I remember it was amazing and the crew were very charming. This was a terrible disappointment given the cost of the flight.

Nice flight, attentive crew, soft landing by the Pilot,, comfortable seat.

I paid for business class…. And was counting on the usual packet of toilettes to be provided. They were not because not enough were brought on the plane so they could t give to some and not all. So no tooth brush nor eye cover. Then NO coffee since there was no hot water. The lay I er too short because of delays and my luggage didn’t make the next flight!! It is now a day later and I am awaiting to hear if my bag has arrived. Very inconvenient!. I suppose I need to be glad that I spend over $4000 since I doubt those in coach or premium economy even made that next flight..Heathrow is the worst.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

I don’t understand why a reputable airline like BA would delegate their London flights to AA. Makes no sense to me, as most domestic carriers do such a poor job these days. Terminal 3 at LHR is a total dump

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

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