Can I fly direct from Bucharest to New York?

Direct flights from Bucharest to New York are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 5.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

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 a single stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 15 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel compared to routes involving one or more connections.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Bucharest to New York are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly across the trailing quarter. Travelers have consistent opportunities to find good deals when planning their journey.

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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 for this long-haul route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This journey covers a considerable distance of 7589 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

If you are 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 significantly lower prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to New York is typically in November, with a median fare of $598. Following closely, December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $627. September is another favorable month, showing a median fare of $649.

For flights from Bucharest to New York, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 5.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that involves at least one intermediate stop between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Bucharest to New York

Regular price: $630 - $1,039

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bucharest to New York is $630-$1039. The current lowest deal is $516 with Aero Services Executive for travel from Oct 7-Oct 21.

now $516

Low $630

High $1,039

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

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$922

$588

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$894

$678

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$900

$679

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$662

$539

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (LGA)

Aero Services Executive

$715

$516

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$735

$554

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$1,005 → $579

42%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$1,016 → $602

41%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$943 → $530

44%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,017 → $607

40%

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, December, and September are cheapest

Historically, November ($598), December ($627), and September ($649) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has direct deals

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has offered direct deals on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Bucharest to New York are frequently available, appearing often.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Baneasa International Airport (BBU)

Cheapest

Baneasa International Airport (BBU) is a convenient option for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~8 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$555

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient arrival point for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$524

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 ~$885

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Dec 10

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Dec 25

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$2,676

$1,702

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Business Class

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Dec 02

New York, United States

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$2,692

$1,744

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Dec 20

New York, United States

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$2,980

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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. Within this period, the average price observed was $737. Booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days out, saw average prices rise to $1024. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, had an average price of $798, which is higher than the ideal window.

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 during the same period was $811. Prices above $1084 were observed to be on the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, aiming for a price below the $657 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, November has shown to be the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest to New York, with a median price of $598. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $627. September, while listed as a cheapest month, had a median price of $649, which was also identified as the most expensive month in the annual data, with an overall annual median of $811.

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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: $630 - $1,039

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bucharest to New York is $630-$1039. The current lowest deal is $516 with Aero Services Executive for travel from Oct 7-Oct 21.

now $516

Low $630

High $1,039

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

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (EWR)

Aero Services Executive

$922

$588

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$894

$678

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$900

$679

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$662

$539

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (LGA)

Aero Services Executive

$715

$516

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

OTP - New York

Bucharest (OTP) - New York (JFK)

Aero Services Executive

$735

$554

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

$1,005 → $579

42%

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$1,016 → $602

41%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$943 → $530

44%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$1,017 → $607

40%

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, December, and September are cheapest

Historically, November ($598), December ($627), and September ($649) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 24h 55m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has direct deals

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has offered direct deals on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Bucharest to New York are frequently available, appearing often.

Bucharest main airports to depart from

Baneasa International Airport (BBU)

Cheapest

Baneasa International Airport (BBU) is a convenient option for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~8 km from Bucharest city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$555

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient arrival point for flights from Bucharest to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$524

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

93% AI deal score

$6,164

$2,980

Save $3,184

From OTP

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$2,644

$1,701

Save $943

Air France

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 above the typical level

November, December, and September are cheapest

Median flight time is 24h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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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More routes from Bucharest

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 above the typical level

November, December, and September are cheapest

Median flight time is 24h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Héli Sécurité Helicopter Airlines has direct deals

Deals appear frequently

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 17

Dec 18

Dec 19

Dec 10

Dec 25

Dec 02

Dec 20

Dec 24

Dec 01

Dec 13

Dec 14

Dec 09

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?