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$187 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bucharest

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Typical prices: $565-$721
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Typical prices: $613-$783
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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

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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport departing in March.

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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday 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 Tuesday and avoiding Sundays 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 $422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $716 and $661 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $564, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$187
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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 $187 for a one-way ticket and $394 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: SAUDIA, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, and Delta.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 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?

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

  • 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 $676 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $605 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 $356 or less one-way and $679 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Bucharest

 
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The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

6.0 GoodSonja, Jan 2026
BOS - ZRH
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The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

Flight from Warsaw to Zurich was just OK but the food selection for purchase was very limited. They were out of sandwiches from the very beginning

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Smooth boarding, on time flight, decent food and entertainment options.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Flight was late arriving. So, we left 25 min late. Pilot made some time up during the flight. Therefore, we arrived alittle past original time.

The seat I was stuck in was so unimaginably uncomfortable. I have never had that tight of a seat in my 20 years of flying. Even budget airlines give you more space.

We were upgraded to economy plus and everything was awesome!

Insulting. Lufthansa flight from Munich to EWR had us getting our luggage when we were told in Florence that it would follow us to Indianapolis. It did not. Then very slow security in EWR caused me and three other passengers from Lufthansa flight from Munich to miss the boarding closure. Behind me were two elderly grandparents and their ten year old grandson. We were all refused entry on a plane to Indy that was still at the gate. The doors had not even closed inside the terminal yet. No apologies or compensation offered. Not even a meal voucher let alone a free hotel stay for our inconvenience. I m not sure what the other three passengers behind me did ( they were elderly with a grandson, recall), but I stated 12 hours overnight in a chilly EWR airport until next flight to Indy at 850 next morning.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

This airline cancelled 3 of my tickets and did not even notify me of the cancellation therefoe my advice is to stay awaway!!

The flights that i booked with them were totally unreliable as they cancelled and/or switched itinereis left and right so I definitely could not recommend them. It was as also imppossible to contact them for anything-hence my poor rating

It was an hour late, but these days, that's not a big deal All went well, can't complain

Just fine. Flight was full, so that's not easy, but in general, it was a fine experience, no problems

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

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