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Cheap flights from New York to Bucharest from £256

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BUH
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 May 2026.

Sat 31/1012:00
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops20h 10m
Delta
Tue 10/1106:05
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops20h 30m
Delta
Deal found 13/5£490
Tue 25/814:00
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Wed 9/907:05
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops17h 22m
Delta
Deal found 13/5£501
Tue 4/810:29
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops18h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 25/806:15
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£507
Wed 4/1113:00
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops16h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 17/1119:10
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops35h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£508
Mon 17/807:25
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops21h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 26/812:45
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops17h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£510
Sun 16/806:00
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 25/813:50
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£513
Tue 18/806:50
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 25/813:50
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£516
Fri 31/719:28
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops22h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 26/812:45
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops17h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£519
Thu 30/713:59
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops16h 41m
Delta
Fri 21/814:00
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops15h 21m
Delta
Deal found 17/5£520
Mon 3/817:40
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 25/806:15
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/5£523
Sat 15/806:00
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops23h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 25/813:50
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£525
Sun 11/1006:05
LGA
-
OTP
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1019:10
OTP
-
LGA
2 stops34h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5£528

Find flight deals from New York to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£256

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January

Average price

£457
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • New York to Bucharest
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  • Delta
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • New York to Bucharest
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New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/8

14:00-13:40

2 stops16h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/9

07:05-17:27

2 stops17h 22m

£501

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 26/8

06:15-17:25

2 stops18h 10m

£507

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sun 16/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 24/8

06:15-19:25

2 stops20h 10m

£519

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sat 15/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 25/8

13:50-23:30

2 stops16h 40m

£525

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sat 15/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 24/8

06:15-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

£530

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/8

18:25-01:10

2 stops23h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 17/8

06:05-21:25

2 stops22h 20m

£566
Fastest return journey

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/6

13:00-12:45

2 stops16h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 17/6

14:00-22:22

2 stops15h 22m

£576

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/10

14:00-12:45

2 stops15h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 25/10

06:05-19:35

2 stops19h 30m

£587

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/7

11:00-13:40

2 stops19h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 15/8

06:00-19:34

2 stops20h 34m

£588

New YorkBucharest

LGA - OTP

LGAOTP

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/7

13:59-13:40

2 stops16h 41m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 17/8

14:00-23:23

2 stops16h 23m

£599

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Bucharest

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Bucharest?

The best time to book flights from New York to Bucharest is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Bucharest?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of £173). Flying from New York to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of £717). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How often are flights from New York to Bucharest delayed?

About 74% of weekly flights between New York and Bucharest have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Bucharest flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Bucharest flights?

Over the past year, HiSky have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 75% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Bucharest?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from New York to Bucharest in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. There are 4736 mi between New York and Bucharest. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Bucharest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Bucharest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Bucharest?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bucharest (average of £173). Flying from New York to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of £717). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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