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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 589 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.458 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 458 €, select.
Bucharest.460 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 460 €, select.
Bucharest.461 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 461 €, select.
Bucharest.477 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 477 €, select.
Bucharest.492 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 492 €, select.
Bucharest.494 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 494 €, select.
Bucharest.495 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 495 €, select.
Bucharest.495 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 13 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 495 €, select.
Bucharest.495 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 495 €, select.
Bucharest.495 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 495 €, select.
Bucharest.513 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
Bucharest.521 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Bucharest.521 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Bucharest.522 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 522 €, select.
Bucharest.523 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Bucharest.523 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from 495 €
Jun
from 589 €
Jul
from 603 €
Aug
from 529 €
Sep
from 460 €
Oct
from 492 €
Nov
from 495 €
Dec
from 495 €
Jan
from 513 €
Feb
from 522 €
Mar
from 524 €
Apr
from 523 €

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Bucharest Otopeni

15km from central Bucharest
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from 458 €
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New York to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found458 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineHiSky Europe
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest is 458 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest.
HiSky Europe and APG Distribution System fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest.
As of May 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest is usually September.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from 458 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air Serbia and HiSky Europe offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bucharest: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest.

  • Bucharest is six hours ahead of New York, where John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. Bucharest observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The busiest flight route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). You can choose from two services between these airports each week.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your JFK to Bucharest flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from JFK to Bucharest with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bucharest

  • 234 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest flight. A return plane ticket starts from 458 €. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Lock in cheap flights from JFK to Bucharest by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from JFK to Bucharest is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:

  • Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week before your flight from JFK to Bucharest can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • Travel to Bucharest during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • When booking your John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Bucharest

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest:

  • Old Town and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament are just two of the top attractions to put on your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Revolution Square Fountain.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to tick off its leading attractions. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without visiting St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.

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