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$281 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Bucharest

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Cheapest round-trip
$561
Typical prices: $653-$494
Austrian Airlines
Mon 10/19Wed 11/4
JFK - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$682
Typical prices: $708-$603
HiSky
Mon 9/7Fri 9/18
JFK - OTP • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $561 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Bucharest (NYC-OTP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to Bucharest

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4
Austrian Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 3:10 pm
JFK
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OTP
10h 25m
1 stop
Austrian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:15 pm
OTP
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JFK
26h 05m
1 stop
$561Austrian Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Oct 15
Air Serbia Logo
1:50 pm - 3:20 pm
JFK
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OTP
18h 30m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:30 am - 5:30 pm
OTP
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JFK
20h 00m
1 stop
$580Air Serbia
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Air Serbia Logo
1:50 pm - 3:20 pm
JFK
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OTP
18h 30m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:05 pm - 11:55 am
OTP
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JFK
26h 50m
1 stop
$597Air Serbia
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:30 pm - 3:20 pm
JFK
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OTP
11h 50m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 1:05 pm
OTP
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JFK
13h 35m
1 stop
$605SWISS
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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11:00 pm - 12:30 am
EWR
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OTP
19h 30m
1 stop
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4:40 pm - 8:30 pm
OTP
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EWR
34h 50m
1 stop
$614SWISS
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:30 pm - 1:10 am
EWR
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OTP
21h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 1:55 pm
OTP
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EWR
25h 45m
1 stop
$619United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:00 pm - 1:40 pm
EWR
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OTP
13h 40m
1 stop
Air France Logo
3:40 pm - 10:00 pm
OTP
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EWR
13h 20m
1 stop
$623Air France
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 18
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12:25 am - 8:15 pm
EWR
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OTP
12h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 pm - 10:30 pm
OTP
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EWR
31h 55m
1 stop
$635Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:00 pm
EWR
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OTP
22h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:31 am
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EWR
43h 21m
2 stops
$637United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 20
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5:00 pm - 1:40 pm
EWR
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OTP
13h 40m
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8:40 am - 10:00 pm
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20h 20m
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$638Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Bucharest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 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 to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport departing in October.

What is the cheapest New York 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 New York to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport costs $673 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Bucharest, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Bucharest, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $404 and $399 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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 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 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 to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$281
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New York to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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 to Bucharest flights

  • Can one carry a pet to JFK Airport?

    Yes. Areas located several pet-relief at different terminals within the airport. You will be given pet assistance once you arrive at the airport. You need to contact the airline to inquire about your pet's security screening. It would help if you always kept an eye on your pets to ensure no other travelers are uncomfortable.

  • Are there art installations at LaGuardia Airport?

    Yes. There is a public Art located at Terminal B of the airport. You can view sculptures and photos that take you back to history. A gallery is available to ensure you are familiar with the things that happened in the past. This helps keep you busy as you wait for the departure time of your flight.

  • Does OTP Airport offer ground transportation?

    A bus service operates from the airport to the city center. They work at intervals to ensure all the arriving travelers access the service. A taxi also ensures you safely reach your destination. It takes about 30 minutes to reach your destination. You can hire the service together with the driver.

  • Are there business facilities at BBU Airport?

    Yes. Baneasa business center ensures you get facilities for brand launching, seminars and meeting clients. The service is available to all travelers regardless of their flight class. There is a working area with power outlets for you to continue business activities on arrival at the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport was $281 for a one-way ticket and $561 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York and on arrival in Bucharest.

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

    On your way to Bucharest, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You’ll be landing at Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Bucharest?

    SAUDIA, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Bucharest?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Bucharest flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Bucharest?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Bucharest are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $676 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $562 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 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 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 $699 or less round-trip.
  • John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers services to lactating mothers. There are nursing stations located at various terminals within the airport. There is a comfortable sitting place for you to breastfeed. You can change diapers for your baby at the changing tables available. Power outlets allow you to pump milk for your baby for later use.
  • JFK Airport has lounges. The Residence is located at Terminal 4. Air France Lounge is located at Terminal 1. There are several drinks and snacks available for you at the airport. The lounges are open for extended hours to ensure everyone gets the service. You can read the magazine known as you wait for the departure time of your flight.
  • Newark Airport (EWR) offers parking services to travelers. Online booking ensures you do not miss the service on arrival at the airport. Both long-term and short-term parking are available. You can choose daily parking or economy parking. Valet parking ensures your car is safely parked for you. The rates are pocket friendly to all travelers.
  • Otopeni Airport (OTP) offers car rental facilities to arriving travelers. Several car-renting companies are available for hire within the airport. You need to book the service before avoiding inconveniences once you arrive. The service is available at pocket-friendly rates to ensure that everyone interested can access the service. You can access it regardless of the class of your flight.
  • Baneasa Airport (BBU) offers services to specially-abled travelers. People with reduced mobility should book a wheelchair before their day of arrival at the airport. This is to ensure it is available once you have landed at the airport. The place has ramps that enable you to move freely with the wheelchair. You are eligible for this service regardless of the class of your flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Bucharest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York 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.
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7.6
SWISSOverall score based on 1937 reviews
8.3Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.7Boarding
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
BOS - ZRH
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

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.

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.

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

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

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

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

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

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

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.

Impossible charge phone inside airplane. Entertainment system does not support charging at all. Everything else is perfect

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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