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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 599 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.484 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.
Bucharest.502 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Bucharest.502 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and HiSky Europe.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with HiSky Europe, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Bucharest.517 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 517 €, select.
Bucharest.519 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Baneasa on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Bucharest.521 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Bucharest.521 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Bucharest.523 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Bucharest.523 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Bucharest.523 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
Bucharest.524 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 524 €, select.
Bucharest.525 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.
Bucharest.530 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 530 €, select.
Bucharest.532 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 9 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 Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 532 €, select.
Bucharest.540 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 540 €, select.
Bucharest.569 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 569 €, 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 October.
Jul
from 1.006 €
Aug
from 599 €
Sep
from 519 €
Oct
from 484 €
Nov
from 523 €
Dec
from 524 €
Jan
from 521 €
Feb
from 502 €
Mar
from 530 €
Apr
from 569 €
May
from 585 €
Jun
from 665 €

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 484 €
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New York to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found484 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
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 484 €. 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 July 2026, there are 12 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 October.
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 484 €.
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 Wednesday, 14 October 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 24°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, Norse Atlantic Airways and HiSky Europe offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

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

  • Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest.

  • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is seven hours ahead of New York, where New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located.

  • Pick from two services a week between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). This is the most popular flight route.

  • To avoid missing your JFK to Bucharest flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from JFK to Bucharest. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

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

  • 165 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest flight. Return plane tickets start from 484 €. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap flights from JFK to Bucharest, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.

  • The best month for scoring cheap New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from JFK to Bucharest couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a deal gets even better.

  • Snag an affordable flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from JFK to Bucharest.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

  • If you're staying in central Bucharest (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Look for any visitor information kiosks to get directions after disembarking your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest.

  • There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near BBU. Unwind and get cosy after your JFK to Bucharest flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from BBU two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to visit Bucharest. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in January.

  • When booking your New York 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 34ºC (93ºF).

  • For 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 searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are top sights which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.

Explore more of Romania

  • Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

  • Around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

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