Cheap flights from Bucharest to New York
Direct services link Otopeni International airport in Romania with three airports near New York. You can find tickets on carriers that range from budget airlines to established full-service operators. The route offers connections through Europe or across the Atlantic depending on your choice.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | — | 31 Mar 2027 | from $349 | Search 31 Mar 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 2 Apr 2027 | from $496 | Search 2 Apr 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 14 Dec 2026 | from $551 | Search 14 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 23 Dec 2026 | from $560 | Search 23 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 2 Apr 2027 | from $581 | Search 2 Apr 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.7 | 28 Dec 2026 | from $736 | Search 28 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 13 Nov 2026 | from $739 | Search 13 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 1 Dec 2026 | from $773 | Search 1 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 14 Nov 2026 | from $778 | Search 14 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 12 Nov 2026 | from $816 | Search 12 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $349.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $693 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $557 | 16 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $2,750 | 12 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $569 | 2 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $349 | 31 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $367 | 2 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $506 | 9 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $354 | 7 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $660 | 10 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $366 | 16 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $364 | 1 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $373 | 15 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | Otopeni International OTP | 15 km |
| New York | Newark Liberty International EWR | 14 km |
| New York | John F Kennedy JFK | 21 km |
| New York | La Guardia LGA | 13 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
June brings warmer weather and longer daylight hours in New York, which often means lower fares than peak winter months. Travelers heading there during school holidays typically face higher demand. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend flights, so checking different days helps find better prices.
Airlines and what to expect
The route carries both budget and full-service carriers. HiSky, Wizz Air Malta, and Tarom operate low-cost options with basic fares that charge separately for extra baggage. British Airways, Finnair, Air Europa, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Air Serbia provide full-service tickets with checked luggage included in the base price.
Arriving — New York
Arriving late at Newark Liberty International, John F Kennedy, or La Guardia changes how you reach downtown Manhattan. Evening flights may require booking airport transfers ahead of time since public transport runs on reduced schedules after midnight. All three airports offer train and bus connections into the city center.
Before you go: USA
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Power sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Language
- Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish
- Emergency number
- 911
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Population of New York
- 8.8 M (2020)
- Time zone
- UTC-05 (America/New_York)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify passport validity meets USA entry requirements before purchasing tickets
- Confirm whether your fare includes checked baggage when choosing low-cost carriers
- Book connecting flights under one reservation to avoid rechecking luggage
- Check which New York airport your airline uses since travel times differ
- Consider seasonality as June often offers better prices than holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
Bucharest – New York: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $349. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Bucharest – New York: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: HiSky, Air Serbia, Wizz Air Malta, LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom, Air Baltic, Finnair, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines.
Bucharest – New York: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?
The distance is about 7,649 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 9 h 47 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Bucharest – New York?
Bucharest: Otopeni International (OTP). New York: Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and New York?
New York is 7 h behind Bucharest.
Bucharest — more routes
New York — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | HiSky | direct | 31 Mar 2027 | from $349 |
| London | TAP Portugal | with a stop | 12 Feb 2027 | from $418 |
| Warsaw | Scandinavian Airlines | with a stop | 24 Sept 2027 | from $464 |
| Budapest | Air Serbia | with a stop | 3 Mar 2027 | from $518 |
| Chisinau | HiSky | with a stop | 21 Jun 2027 | from $520 |
| Krakow | Finnair | with a stop | 17 Jan 2027 | from $585 |