What airlines fly to Romania?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and LOT are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from Chicago according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Romania. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Romania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Romania?

Lufthansa, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Romania

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Romania?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Romania refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Romania?

As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Romania.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Romania?

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 Chicago to Romania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?

The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:10 pm - 9:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TSR Timisoara

16h 55m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 pm - 9:40 amTSR Timisoara-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$691Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21

8:10 pm - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TSR Timisoara

29h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:05 am - 6:15 pmTSR Timisoara-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 10m2 stops Bucharest Otopeni Intl Istanbul

$738Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

10:50 pm - 6:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

12h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 7:52 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 22m2 stops Zurich Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$763Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

10:40 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich

6:00 am - 1:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$765Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 24

8:40 pm - 11:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 am - 7:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$781American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 24

9:50 pm - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 pm - 3:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$786LOT

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

12:00 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 2:25 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$787Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:25 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 2:25 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$787Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

9:50 pm - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 pm - 3:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$788LOT

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 10

10:30 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

8:25 am - 7:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$891American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Jan 6

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8:10 pm - 8:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CLJ Cluj Napoca

16h 05m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 am - 9:40 amCLJ Cluj Napoca-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$794Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 23

8:10 pm - 9:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CLJ Cluj Napoca

28h 55m1 stop Istanbul

9:55 am - 9:40 amCLJ Cluj Napoca-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$794Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 22

9:40 pm - 12:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CLJ Cluj Napoca

18h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:50 pm - 12:35 pmCLJ Cluj Napoca-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$858Lufthansa

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1

5:10 pm - 5:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

2:35 pm - 3:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$864LOT

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 31

3:35 pm - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

12h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:15 am - 12:35 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$876Lufthansa

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

11:25 am - 8:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TSR Timisoara

37h 15m2 stops Istanbul Bucharest Otopeni Intl

2:25 pm - 9:40 amTSR Timisoara-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m2 stops Bucharest Otopeni Intl Istanbul

$900Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Oct 17

9:50 pm - 1:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

32h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 pm - 3:10 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$922LOT

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

8:40 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:05 am - 12:55 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$943Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

10:33 am - 1:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:05 am - 8:55 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$952Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

10:30 am - 1:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:05 am - 9:33 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 28m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$952Delta

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26

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KLM flights from Chicago to Romania

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Romania flight tickets

KLM

Oct 31

MDW6:44 pmChicago Midway

15h 26m

2 stops

OTP5:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 10

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 14m

2 stops

MDW4:14 pmChicago Midway

$851

KLM

Oct 9

MDW1:27 pmChicago Midway

15h 33m

2 stops

OTP1:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 7

OTP8:35 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 02m

2 stops

MDW6:37 pmChicago Midway

$971

KLM

Sep 23

MDW7:01 pmChicago Midway

14h 19m

2 stops

OTP5:20 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Sep 30

OTP8:35 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 44m

2 stops

MDW6:19 pmChicago Midway

$982

Delta flights from Chicago to Romania

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Romania flight tickets

Delta

Nov 3

ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

OTP2:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 12

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$787

Delta

Nov 4

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 50m

2 stops

OTP1:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 12

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$791

Delta

Nov 2

MDW1:27 pmChicago Midway

16h 43m

2 stops

OTP2:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 11

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 39m

2 stops

MDW4:39 pmChicago Midway

$796

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ChicagoTimisoara

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TSR Timisoara

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

8:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Timisoara

Wed 10/21

9:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 45m

$691

ChicagoTimisoara

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TSR Timisoara

ORDTSR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

8:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

Timisoara

Thu 10/1

9:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$738

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ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

10:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 11/3

6:30 am-7:52 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$763

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

10:40 am-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/24

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$765

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

8:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/24

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$781

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

9:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/23

6:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$786

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

12:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$787

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

7:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$787

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

9:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 10/10

6:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$788

ChicagoBucharest

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

10:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/6

8:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$891

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Romania

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Romania?

The cheapest month to fly to Romania from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $573, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Romania during the month of February, then departing from Chicago during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $582.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Romania is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $853. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $893. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Romania.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Romania flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Romania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Romania from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Romania for around $768 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Romania from Chicago for as low as $365 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Romania flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Romania flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Romania flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Romania flight.

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Best Price Found	$478
Fastest flight time	12h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Romania from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $478. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Romania found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $932.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Romania takes 12h 45m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Romania. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Romania.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Romania

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Romania?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Romania refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Romania?
As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Romania.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Romania?
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 Chicago to Romania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?
The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Romania?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Chicago to Romania is Airbus A330, representing 61.54% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-200 at 38.46%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Romania

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $418	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,159 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $510	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,640 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $543	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,556 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $549	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,181 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Serbia	PriceFrom $566	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 234 reviews	Search Air Serbia flights
LOT	PriceFrom $568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,214 reviews	Search LOT flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $569	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,034 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Delta	PriceFrom $575	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Can I find flights from Chicago to Romania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Romania from Chicago with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Romania?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Romania from Chicago.

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