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 10 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, SWISS, 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 14h 40m on average. Another popular route from California to Bucharest is flying from San Diego to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, which will take roughly 14h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Bucharest?

Prices for flights from California to Bucharest are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Bucharest?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Bucharest is 10 as of October 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.

$343 Cheap Flights from California to Bucharest in 2026/27

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4:10 pm - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 pm - 8:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$662LOT

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 12

11:10 pm - 1:45 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

8:20 am - 2:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$662LOT

Wed, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 7

7:25 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

34h 25m1 stop Zurich

4:40 pm - 4:30 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 50m1 stop Zurich

$669SWISS

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24

7:25 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

34h 25m1 stop Zurich

4:40 pm - 4:30 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 50m1 stop Zurich

$670SWISS

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24

7:30 pm - 8:35 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

27h 05m1 stop Istanbul

9:35 pm - 10:50 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$677Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 pm - 8:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 45m1 stop Istanbul

10:05 am - 4:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$678Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

3:00 pm - 11:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 4:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 05m1 stop Zurich

$682Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

7:40 am - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich

6:00 am - 4:39 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 39m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$687Air Canada

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 2

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$696Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 26

5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$704Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 26

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1:45 pm - 8:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 30m1 stop Istanbul

3:35 pm - 4:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$749Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 pm - 11:55 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:05 am - 11:50 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$755Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6

6:30 pm - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 3:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$788Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

6:30 pm - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:55 am - 1:05 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$791Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6

8:30 pm - 1:15 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 45m1 stop Zurich

6:30 am - 4:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 05m1 stop Zurich

$804SWISS

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

6:30 pm - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 2:16 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

42h 16m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl

$804Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17

8:30 am - 3:10 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

33h 40m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Madrid Barajas Belgrade Nikola Tesla

9:50 pm - 4:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 45m2 stops Madrid Barajas Zurich

$806Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5

9:45 am - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 11:45 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$808Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

6:40 pm - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 20m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 1:05 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$809United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5

7:55 pm - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 11:45 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$813Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17

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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Bucharest

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 4

LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles

27h 05m

1 stop

OTP8:35 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 11

OTP9:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

LAX10:50 amLos Angeles

$677

Turkish Airlines

Nov 5

LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles

14h 45m

1 stop

OTP8:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 18

OTP10:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles

$678

Turkish Airlines

Feb 16

LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles

33h 45m

1 stop

OTP2:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Mar 2

OTP3:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles

$680

Delta flights from California to Bucharest

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Delta

Apr 14

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

22h 10m

1 stop

OTP11:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

May 3

OTP1:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:50 amLos Angeles

$710

Delta

Dec 9

LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles

18h 20m

1 stop

OTP11:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 25

OTP2:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

$713

Delta

Apr 12

LAX9:35 amLos Angeles

27h 50m

2 stops

OTP11:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 27

OTP1:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:50 amLos Angeles

$714

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LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Fri 3/5

4:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 3/12

6:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$662

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 3/24

11:10 pm-1:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/7

8:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$662

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO San Francisco - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

7:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 2/24

4:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$669

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO San Francisco - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

7:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 2/24

4:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$670

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/11

9:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop23h 15m

$677

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Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Thu 11/5

7:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/18

10:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$678

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 1/19

3:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/2

6:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$682

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 2/16

7:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/2

6:00 am-4:39 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$687

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/26

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$696

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/26

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$704

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, February 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 $641. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $660.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $801 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 $733 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$343
Fastest flight time	14h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Bucharest from California in the past 72 hours is $343. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $662.

The fastest flight from California to Bucharest takes 14h 40m

There are no direct flights from California to Bucharest. There are no popular flight routes from California to Bucharest.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Bucharest?
Prices for flights from California to Bucharest are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Bucharest?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Bucharest is 10 as of October 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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KLM	PriceFrom $489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,592 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,110 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,401 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,268 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $502	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,285 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom $580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,661 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,653 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,193 reviews	Search LOT flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $624	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 984 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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