Can I fly direct from Bucharest to New York?

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York are not widely available. Historically, only 5.1% of flights on this route were direct over a 90-day period. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys will involve at least one layover.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?

The direct flight from Bucharest to New York typically takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 7589 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer duration, with a median flight time of 15 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Bucharest to New York are a frequent occurrence. Over a 30-day window, this route has consistently shown a high availability of favorable prices. Travelers can often find good deals, making it a route where opportunities for savings arise regularly.

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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 24h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the overall travel time for connecting flights. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7589 km.

When looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to New York, fares typically range from $657–$1084, with a median of $811. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York is typically in November, with a median fare of $598. Other affordable months include December, where the median fare is $627, and September, with a median fare of $649. These months offer more competitive pricing compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries from Bucharest to New York connect at least once, with only 5.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should expect to make at least one connection, and often two, when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

Regular price: $635 - $953

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $635 and $953. The current lowest deal is $505 with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 21.

now $505

Low $635

High $953

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York is November, with a median price of $598. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1127. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $598

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,127

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

$771

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

$769

$572

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$810

$575

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$744

$539

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$745

$560

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$735

$572

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 28

$1,143 → $659

42%

13 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 31

$1,123 → $652

42%

12 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 30

$1,119 → $649

42%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$1,143 → $675

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York

Bucharest - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Bucharest to New York are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $598

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York, with a median price of $598.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

The median flight time from Bucharest to New York is 24 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of recent flights from Bucharest to New York are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aero Services Executive offers a deal at $505

Aero Services Executive offers a deal for $505 from Bucharest to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Bucharest to New York are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Henri Coandă International (OTP)

Cheapest

Henri Coandă International Airport is a good option for flights from Bucharest to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$545

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway to New York, offering many flight options.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$545

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative for travelers going to the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Westchester.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car or rideshare)

💸 Flights from ~$790

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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$2,622

$1,889

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Bucharest to New York is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $737. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $798, while booking 28-59 days out showed an average price of $1024. Analyzing a 90-day window, prices tend to fluctuate, with the lowest average prices found in the 14-27 day range.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Bucharest to New York is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $657. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $811. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1084 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price below the $657 threshold indicates a particularly favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Bucharest to New York include November, with a median price of $598, and December, with a median price of $627. September also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $649. Over a 270-day window, the annual median price for this route was $811, indicating that these specific months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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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: $635 - $953

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $635 and $953. The current lowest deal is $505 with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Sep 30-Oct 21.

now $505

Low $635

High $953

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York

November

Cheapest

Flights from $598

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,127

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Bucharest to New York

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

$771

$573

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

$769

$572

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$810

$575

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$744

$539

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$745

$560

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$735

$572

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 28

$1,143 → $659

42%

13 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 31

$1,123 → $652

42%

12 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 30

$1,119 → $649

42%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$1,143 → $675

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Bucharest to New York