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Cheap flights from California to Bucharest from $268

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 12:10 pmLAX-OTP
30h 40m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 5:00 pmOTP-LAX
30h 40m1 stop
$467Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 15
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4:00 pm - 6:40 pmLAX-OTP
17h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 1:05 pmOTP-LAX
17h 10m1 stop
$469Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
SWISS Logo
7:10 pm - 12:30 amLAX-OTP
19h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
6:30 am - 4:35 pmOTP-LAX
20h 05m1 stop
$480SWISS
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
8:10 pm - 12:30 amLAX-OTP
19h 20m1 stop
SWISS Logo
4:40 pm - 4:35 pmOTP-LAX
33h 55m1 stop
$486SWISS
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
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7:10 pm - 12:25 amLAX-OTP
19h 15m1 stop
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5:55 am - 1:05 pmOTP-LAX
17h 10m1 stop
$488
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 14
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7:10 pm - 12:30 amLAX-OTP
19h 20m1 stop
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5:55 am - 1:05 pmOTP-LAX
17h 10m1 stop
$495
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 13
British Airways Logo
5:35 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-OTP
16h 25m1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:25 pmOTP-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$497British Airways
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 16
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 10:55 pmLAX-OTP
15h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 3:20 pmOTP-LAX
33h 20m1 stop
$498British Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 3:45 pmLAX-OTP
45h 00m2 stops
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5:55 am - 8:50 pmOTP-LAX
24h 55m2 stops
$503Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Feb 6
Air Canada Logo
10:30 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-OTP
30h 50m2 stops
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6:00 am - 11:05 amOTP-LAX
39h 05m2 stops
$533Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 24

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Bucharest

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on California to Bucharest flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 10
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
30h 40m
1 stop
OTP12:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 15
OTP8:20 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
LAX5:00 pmLos Angeles
$467
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Scandinavian Airlines
Sep 11
LAX9:40 pmLos Angeles
36h 55m
2 stops
OTP8:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Oct 29
OTP1:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
$543
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Scandinavian Airlines
Sep 6
LAS9:55 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
24h 40m
2 stops
OTP8:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Sep 13
OTP9:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
33h 04m
2 stops
LAS8:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$623
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Lufthansa flights from California to Bucharest

Our best Lufthansa deals on California to Bucharest flight tickets
Lufthansa
Oct 29
LAX4:00 pmLos Angeles
17h 40m
1 stop
OTP6:40 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 12
OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
$469
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Lufthansa
Sep 2
LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles
15h 05m
1 stop
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Sep 17
OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles
$496
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Lufthansa
Dec 3
LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles
19h 05m
2 stops
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Dec 17
OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
$509
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 2, 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

7:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 11/15

8:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$467

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

4:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/12

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$469

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

7:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$480

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

8:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/3

4:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$486

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

7:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/14

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$488

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

7:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/13

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$495

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/16

8:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$497

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

10:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/3

4:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$498

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

8:45 am-3:45 pm

2 stops45h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/6

5:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$503

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

10:30 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops39h 05m

$533

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from California to Bucharest. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $593. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of October, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $629.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $682. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $821.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Bucharest in the morning for as low as $689. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Bucharest is in the afternoon when prices are around $771.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Bucharest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around $700 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from California for as low as $628 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Bucharest flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Bucharest flight.

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Best Price Found

$268

Fastest flight time

14h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Bucharest

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Bucharest from California in the past 72 hours is $268. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $467.
The fastest flight from California to Bucharest takes 14h 15m
There are no direct flights from California to Bucharest. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, Sacramento Intl Airport - Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and San Francisco Airport - Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Bucharest?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Bucharest.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Bucharest may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Bucharest. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Bucharest

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Rating
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LufthansaPriceFrom $442Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,276 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $481Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,457 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $494Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,686 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $502Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $505Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,224 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,904 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,384 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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Austrian AirlinesPriceFrom $555Free CancellationRating
7.6
823 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,983 reviews
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