How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?

There are many flights that can get you from Bucharest to New York in 12h 28m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 4739 mi between Bucharest and New York.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Bucharest to New York?

Most travelers choose Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York LaGuardia, Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Newark or Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl when deciding on the best route from Bucharest to New York.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to New York (average of £466). Flying from Bucharest to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £587). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUH to NYC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bucharest to New York as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Bucharest to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bucharest to New York flights typically cost between £487 and £575 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £386 on Multiple Airlines (15 Oct–22 Oct).

How often are flights from Bucharest to New York delayed?

About 56% of weekly flights between Bucharest and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, HiSky have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 56% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bucharest to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?
There are many flights that can get you from Bucharest to New York in 12h 28m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 4739 mi between Bucharest and New York.
What are the most popular routes from Bucharest to New York?
Most travelers choose Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York LaGuardia, Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Newark or Bucharest Otopeni Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl when deciding on the best route from Bucharest to New York.
Can I find deals for flights from Bucharest to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bucharest to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bucharest to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bucharest to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bucharest to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bucharest to New York 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 Bucharest to New York?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to New York (average of £466). Flying from Bucharest to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £587). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Bucharest to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bucharest to New York flights typically cost between £487 and £575 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £386 on Multiple Airlines (15 Oct–22 Oct).

How often are flights from Bucharest to New York delayed?

About 56% of weekly flights between Bucharest and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, HiSky have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 56% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bucharest to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Bucharest to New York flights typically cost between £487 and £575 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £386 on Multiple Airlines (15 Oct–22 Oct).