Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to Bucharest?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $540.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to Bucharest?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 30m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to Bucharest?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 35m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and Bucharest?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 54% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines, KLM and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from Detroit according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to Bucharest are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Bucharest as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Bucharest?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Bucharest.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Bucharest trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$765 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Bucharest in 2026

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8:55 pm - 8:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

28h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:35 pm - 6:50 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$765Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

8:55 pm - 8:10 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

28h 15m1 stop Istanbul

9:35 pm - 6:50 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$780Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

9:20 pm - 11:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:00 pm - 3:38 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 38m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$802Delta

Sun, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 11

6:10 pm - 11:15 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:00 pm - 3:38 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 38m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$802Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Jan 11

4:05 pm - 1:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

2:35 pm - 2:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$810Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

4:05 pm - 1:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:15 pm - 5:40 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$811Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

1:32 pm - 3:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

8:25 am - 11:16 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 51m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$813British Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

6:27 pm - 6:30 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 2:15 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$827Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

4:10 pm - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 1:16 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 16m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$884KLM

Wed, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 15

4:10 pm - 3:25 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 3:38 pmOTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 38m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$884KLM

Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 14

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British Airways flights from Detroit to Bucharest

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British Airways

Dec 7

DTW1:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 58m

2 stops

OTP3:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Dec 14

OTP8:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 51m

2 stops

DTW11:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$813

British Airways

Aug 30

DTW9:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 47m

2 stops

OTP12:50 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Sep 6

OTP8:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

32h 19m

2 stops

DTW9:29 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,204

British Airways

Aug 30

DTW7:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 59m

2 stops

OTP1:20 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Sep 6

OTP8:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 23m

2 stops

DTW9:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,286

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Bucharest

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Lufthansa

Nov 1

DTW6:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 03m

2 stops

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 8

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$827

Lufthansa

Nov 8

DTW6:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 03m

2 stops

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 15

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$832

Lufthansa

Nov 8

DTW6:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 03m

2 stops

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 15

OTP6:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 22m

2 stops

DTW10:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$842

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/6

9:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$765

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

8:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/6

9:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$780

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/13

9:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 1/11

2:00 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop32h 38m

$802

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/9

6:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 1/11

2:00 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop32h 38m

$802

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

4:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 12/14

2:35 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$810

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

4:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 12/14

7:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$811

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/7

1:32 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 58m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 12/14

8:25 am-11:16 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$813

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/1

6:27 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops17h 03m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$827

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DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

4:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 1/15

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$884

DetroitBucharest

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

DTWOTP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

4:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 1/14

6:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$884

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Bucharest?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $909 to $1,305.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $765.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Bucharest. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $543. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of November, then flying in March 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 from Detroit to Bucharest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around $756 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from Detroit for as low as $589 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Bucharest flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Bucharest flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 40m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to Bucharest takes 14h 40m

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How far is Detroit to Bucharest by plane?
Detroit and Bucharest are 5015.6 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Bucharest?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Bucharest are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Bucharest?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Detroit to Bucharest as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Bucharest?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Bucharest.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Bucharest trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Bucharest?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to Bucharest is Turkish Airlines, representing 67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Delta at 33%.

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Air France	PriceFrom $524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,645 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $545	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,195 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,560 reviews	Search KLM flights

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