What airlines fly to Bucharest?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Bucharest?

British Airways, Air France, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Bucharest

How long does it take to fly to Bucharest?

Flight times from California to Bucharest vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 25m on average. Another popular route from California to Bucharest is flying from Los Angeles to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, which will take roughly 15h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Prices for flights from California to Bucharest are updated daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Bucharest is 12 as of March 2026.

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.

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4:45 pm - 11:45 pm

LAX

OTP

21h 00m

1 stop

7:05 am - 4:04 pm

OTP

LAX

18h 59m

2 stops

$481KLM

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21

6:25 pm - 10:35 pm

LAX

OTP

18h 10m

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4:50 pm - 11:50 am

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29h 00m

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$486Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, May 11

3:15 pm - 10:35 pm

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OTP

21h 20m

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8:35 am - 2:45 pm

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16h 10m

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$487Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21

6:25 pm - 10:35 pm

LAX

OTP

18h 10m

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8:40 am - 6:35 pm

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LAX

19h 55m

1 stop

$492Air France

Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30

9:15 am - 1:10 am

LAX

OTP

29h 55m

2 stops

6:05 am - 9:37 pm

OTP

LAX

25h 32m

2 stops

$493United Airlines

Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Aug 26

4:10 pm - 1:10 am

LAX

OTP

23h 00m

2 stops

6:05 am - 11:19 am

OTP

LAX

39h 14m

2 stops

$496United Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

6:00 pm - 12:45 pm

LAX

OTP

32h 45m

1 stop

7:05 am - 12:57 am

OTP

LAX

27h 52m

2 stops

$497Delta

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, May 12

4:45 pm - 11:45 pm

LAX

OTP

21h 00m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 4:28 pm

OTP

LAX

32h 18m

2 stops

$502KLM

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14

6:00 pm - 12:45 pm

LAX

OTP

32h 45m

1 stop

6:00 am - 5:30 pm

OTP

LAX

21h 30m

2 stops

$504Delta

Sun, Apr 5 - Fri, May 8

5:55 am - 3:50 pm

OAK

OTP

23h 55m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 4:31 pm

OTP

OAK

34h 51m

2 stops

$625Air France

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19

British Airways flights from California to Bucharest

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British Airways

Aug 10

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

36h 50m

1 stop

OTP3:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Aug 19

OTP4:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$525

British Airways

Aug 10

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

36h 50m

1 stop

OTP3:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Aug 19

OTP4:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco

$546

British Airways

Apr 13

LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles

22h 15m

1 stop

OTP1:20 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 28

OTP8:15 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 45m

2 stops

LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles

$548

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Bucharest

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 31

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

15h 40m

1 stop

OTP2:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 14

OTP9:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$600

Turkish Airlines

Mar 15

LAX7:45 pmLos Angeles

33h 25m

1 stop

OTP2:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 17

OTP9:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles

$605

Turkish Airlines

Mar 17

SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco

33h 40m

1 stop

OTP8:50 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jun 10

OTP9:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$607

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4:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

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7:05 am-4:04 pm

2 stops18h 59m

$481

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LAXOTP

Los Angeles

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6:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/11

4:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 00m

$486

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LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

3:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/21

8:35 am-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$487

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LAXOTP

Los Angeles

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6:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 4/30

8:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$492

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LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

9:15 am-1:10 am

2 stops29h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/26

6:05 am-9:37 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$493

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

4:10 pm-1:10 am

2 stops23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-11:19 am

2 stops39h 14m

$496

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

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6:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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7:05 am-12:57 am

2 stops27h 52m

$497

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

4:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/14

6:10 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$502

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX - OTP

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

6:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$504

OaklandBucharest

OAK - OTP

OAKOTP

Oakland

Mon 8/10

5:55 am-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 8/19

3:40 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops34h 51m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, January 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 $519. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of January, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $573.

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 $720 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 $617 on momondo.

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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.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $451	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,820 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
LOT	PriceFrom $475	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,182 reviews	Search LOT flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,702 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,461 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,889 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Delta	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,241 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,377 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $506	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,773 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 900 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
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