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$356 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Bucharest.
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Cheapest round-trip
$734
Typical prices: $754-$608
Lufthansa
Mon 11/2Thu 11/12
SFO - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$356
Typical prices: $476-$531
British Airways
Sun 10/4
SFO - OTP • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $734 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Bucharest. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $548 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bucharest (SFO-OTP)

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

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 1:05 am
SFO
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OTP
17h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 pm
OTP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$734Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 1:05 am
SFO
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OTP
17h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 pm
OTP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$735Lufthansa
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 3:50 pm
SFO
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OTP
22h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 pm
OTP
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SFO
16h 35m
1 stop
$744Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 2:45 pm
SFO
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OTP
35h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 3:00 pm
OTP
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SFO
33h 00m
1 stop
$745British Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 1:10 am
SFO
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OTP
18h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:20 pm
OTP
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SFO
25h 05m
2 stops
$746Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 1:05 am
SFO
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OTP
17h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:06 pm
OTP
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SFO
20h 06m
2 stops
$752Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 1:10 am
SFO
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OTP
18h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 7:00 pm
OTP
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
$753Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:10 pm
SFO
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OTP
22h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 am
OTP
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
$755Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:35 pm
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OTP
24h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:35 pm
OTP
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SFO
34h 25m
2 stops
$758Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:35 pm
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OTP
24h 05m
2 stops
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2:35 pm - 12:35 pm
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SFO
32h 00m
1 stop
$761Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Bucharest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $640 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,099 and $1,009 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% 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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$356
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport was $356 for a one-way ticket and $734 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Bucharest, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Bucharest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Bucharest?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $710 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $699 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bucharest from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Bucharest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

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

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

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

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

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

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

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

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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