Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to OTP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAX and OTP include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight is 249 €. A return plane ticket is currently 587 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from LAX to OTP, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Landing cheap flights from LAX to OTP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bucharest and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bucharest in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to OTP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to tick off its top sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.