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

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

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 45% 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.

How long does it take to fly to Bucharest?

Flight times from California to Bucharest vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h on average. Another popular route from California to Bucharest is flying from San Francisco to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, which will take roughly 15h 50m. 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 September 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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8:50 pm - 12:30 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 3:50 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$733British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 28

7:30 am - 12:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 9:34 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 04m2 stops Zurich Toronto Pearson Intl

$733Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

5:00 am - 1:55 pmONT Ontario-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

2:40 pm - 10:53 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ONT Ontario

18h 13m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$733United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

11:30 am - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich

7:15 pm - 1:05 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$734Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

7:00 am - 1:55 pmONT Ontario-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 8:20 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ONT Ontario

24h 20m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark Denver Intl

$739United Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19

6:00 am - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 10m2 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

$740Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 19

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

$740Lufthansa

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21

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

$740Lufthansa

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

9:53 am - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 4:45 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$749Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 19

8:50 pm - 12:05 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

7:20 am - 3:45 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$749British Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 15

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5:30 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:45 pm - 3:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

36h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$817Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

5:30 pm - 1:10 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:05 am - 4:20 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$881Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

2:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:35 am - 2:45 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$889Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

1:50 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:05 am - 11:50 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$890Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

10:45 am - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

7:05 am - 2:45 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$895Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

3:05 pm - 12:10 amLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 05m1 stop Vienna Intl

6:20 am - 4:30 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 10m1 stop Zurich

$903Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

2:29 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:05 am - 6:07 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 02m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$906United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

1:04 pm - 3:25 pmONT Ontario-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 21m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 am - 8:24 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ONT Ontario

21h 49m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$908KLM

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

6:08 am - 11:50 pmONT Ontario-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 42m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main

6:05 am - 8:01 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ONT Ontario

23h 56m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

$918United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

1:45 pm - 5:40 pmSFO San Francisco-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:05 am - 11:45 amOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,006KLM

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 2

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Air Canada

Nov 11

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

18h 20m

2 stops

OTP3:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 21

OTP6:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 09m

2 stops

LAX9:39 pmLos Angeles

$743

Air Canada

Oct 19

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

21h 50m

2 stops

OTP3:20 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 2

OTP6:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 04m

2 stops

LAX9:34 pmLos Angeles

$745

Air Canada

Oct 6

LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles

30h 50m

2 stops

OTP3:20 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 20

OTP6:20 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

$751

Lufthansa flights from California to Bucharest

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Lufthansa

Nov 11

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

21h 30m

1 stop

OTP1:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 21

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$744

Lufthansa

Oct 25

LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles

15h 00m

1 stop

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 8

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

$764

Lufthansa

Oct 23

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

15h 05m

1 stop

OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 29

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles

$780

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LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Los Angeles

Thu 11/19

8:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 11/28

7:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$733

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

7:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/27

6:30 am-9:34 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$733

OntarioBucharest

ONT Ontario - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ONTOTP

Ontario

Tue 12/8

5:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/22

2:40 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$733

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

11:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/9

7:15 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$734

OntarioBucharest

ONT Ontario - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ONTOTP

Ontario

Tue 1/5

7:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/19

6:00 am-8:20 pm

3 stops24h 20m

$739

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 12/15

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/19

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$740

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LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 2/21

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$740

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Sun 1/31

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 2/14

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$740

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Tue 12/15

9:53 am-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 1/19

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$749

Los AngelesBucharest

LAX Los Angeles - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

LAXOTP

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

8:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 11/15

7:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$749

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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 $632. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $653.

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 $787 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 $793 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$303
Fastest flight time	15h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Bucharest from California in the past 72 hours is $303. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $733.

The fastest flight from California to Bucharest takes 15h 00m

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 September 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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LOT	PriceFrom $475	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,200 reviews	Search LOT flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,209 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,573 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,061 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,216 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,179 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $514	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,548 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,649 reviews	Search Air France flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 954 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $605	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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