Can I fly direct from Bucharest to New York?

Historically, direct flights from Bucharest to New York have been available, accounting for 0.5% of all observed flights. When a direct option is not available, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers may find that while direct routes exist, they are not the most common option across the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?

The typical direct flight from Bucharest to New York has a duration of approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 17 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 7589 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Bucharest to New York come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Bucharest to New York have been classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically expect to find good deals with some consistency across the trailing 30 days, making it a route where opportunities for savings are common.

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Bucharest to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Bucharest to New York

A typical journey from Bucharest to New York takes about 9h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, the overall travel time can vary significantly. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 20h 20m, while direct flights, when available, also average around 9h 50m.

When considering cheap flights from Bucharest to New York, fares typically range from $865–$1177, with a median price of $1004. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 10% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York, January stands out with a median fare of $688. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $907, and February, where the median fare is $916. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of travelers, this means planning for a journey that includes stopovers. When flights do connect, the typical number of connections is 2, which can extend the overall travel time considerably.

The distance between Bucharest and New York is approximately 7589 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate a significant amount of time in transit.

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

Regular price: $647 - $960

Prices for flights from Bucharest to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bucharest to New York is between $647 and $960. The current lowest deal is $539 with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 25.

now $539

Low $647

High $960

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York is January, with a median price of $690. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1193. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $690

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,193

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

LOT Polish Airlines

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines

Aero Services Executive

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$794

$651

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

$759

$655

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$878

$715

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$874

$761

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$742

$631

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

KLM

$750

$636

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bucharest to New York

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$1,023 → $626

39%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$972 → $626

36%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$972 → $631

35%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$996 → $699

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Bucharest to New York are near the typical level at $539.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York, with a median price of $688.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York typically take 9h 50m, connecting flights average 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines offers direct flights

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Bucharest to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bucharest to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Henri Coandă International (OTP)

Cheapest

Henri Coandă International Airport offers flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~16 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$521

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$509

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional airport for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~50 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$933

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Best Elite deals to New York

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From OTP

Elite

Dec 18

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,275

$2,723

Save $2,552

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 04

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,351

$2,764

Save $2,587

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 04

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,406

$2,764

Save $2,642

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 23

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,533

$2,791

Save $2,742

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 26

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,483

$2,791

Save $2,692

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 22

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,410

$2,812

Save $2,598

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 22

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,389

$2,812

Save $2,577

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 04

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,546

$2,815

Save $2,731

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 23

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,449

$2,821

Save $2,628

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 24

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,480

$2,927

Save $2,553

KLM, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 16

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,273

$2,930

Save $2,343

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From OTP

Elite

Dec 24

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,483

$2,930

Save $2,553

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Bucharest to New York is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $1019. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1633, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $1167, suggesting that waiting until the 28-59 day window often yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Bucharest to New York is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $865. The median price for this route during the same period was $1004. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $1177, indicating higher costs. Therefore, aiming for prices around $865 or less generally secures a favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to New York, with a median price of $688. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $907. February followed closely with a median price of $916. The annual median price for this route was $1004, suggesting that booking in these specific months can lead to significant savings.

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Bucharest to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Bucharest to New York

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

Regular price: $647 - $960

Prices for flights from Bucharest to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bucharest to New York is between $647 and $960. The current lowest deal is $539 with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 25.

now $539

Low $647

High $960

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

January

Cheapest

Flights from $690

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,193

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

LOT Polish Airlines

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines

Aero Services Executive

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$794

$651

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

$759

$655

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$878

$715

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$874

$761

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$742

$631

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

KLM

$750

$636

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bucharest to New York

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$1,023 → $626

39%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$972 → $626

36%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$972 → $631

35%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$996 → $699

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Bucharest to New York are near the typical level at $539.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York, with a median price of $688.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York typically take 9h 50m, connecting flights average 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines offers direct flights

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Bucharest to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bucharest to New York are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Henri Coandă International (OTP)

Cheapest

Henri Coandă International Airport offers flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~16 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$521

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$509

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional airport for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,483

$2,930

Save $2,553

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Bucharest to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Bucharest to New York

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bucharest to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Bucharest main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When is the best time to book flights from Bucharest to New York?

How do I know if a Bucharest to New York flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York?

Can I fly direct from Bucharest to New York?

How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?

How often do cheap flights from Bucharest to New York come up?

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Flights to New York from other cities

Bucharest to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Bucharest to New York

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bucharest to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest - New York route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 9h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Bucharest main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Dec 18

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 23

Dec 26

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 04

Dec 23

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Dec 16

Dec 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When is the best time to book flights from Bucharest to New York?

How do I know if a Bucharest to New York flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York?