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

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 05m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $538.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Lufthansa and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Bucharest

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

London (LHR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 05m.

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 62% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from San Francisco according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 San Francisco Airport to Bucharest?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest?

As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to Bucharest.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Bucharest can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Bucharest. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,321 to $1,963. The lowest price recently found on this route was $612.

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6:50 pm - 2:10 pm

SFO

OTP

33h 20m1 stop

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

OTP

SFO

35h 15m1 stop

$612Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22

9:40 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

17h 25m1 stop

5:55 am - 3:55 pm

OTP

SFO

20h 00m1 stop

$614Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

8:45 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

18h 20m1 stop

5:55 am - 12:40 pm

OTP

SFO

16h 45m1 stop

$615Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 14

8:25 am - 11:05 pm

SFO

OTP

28h 40m3 stops

6:00 am - 7:35 pm

OTP

SFO

23h 35m2 stops

$620Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

9:25 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

17h 40m1 stop

5:50 am - 12:40 pm

OTP

SFO

16h 50m1 stop

$621Lufthansa

Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 26

5:25 pm - 12:30 am

SFO

OTP

21h 05m2 stops

5:50 am - 12:40 pm

OTP

SFO

16h 50m1 stop

$629Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 26

5:25 pm - 11:55 pm

SFO

OTP

20h 30m2 stops

5:55 am - 3:55 pm

OTP

SFO

20h 00m1 stop

$634Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

9:40 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

17h 25m1 stop

5:50 am - 8:34 pm

OTP

SFO

24h 44m2 stops

$644Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22

9:25 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

17h 40m1 stop

5:55 am - 9:39 pm

OTP

SFO

25h 44m2 stops

$645Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

9:40 pm - 1:05 am

SFO

OTP

17h 25m1 stop

6:05 am - 12:40 pm

OTP

SFO

16h 35m1 stop

$648Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 14

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

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British Airways

Mar 5

SFO2:21 pmSan Francisco

19h 09m

2 stops

OTP7:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Mar 14

OTP8:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

SFO7:45 pmSan Francisco

$656

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Jan 12

SFO11:13 pmSan Francisco

29h 32m

2 stops

OTP2:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 26

OTP8:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 07m

2 stops

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

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Feb 20

SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco

16h 45m

1 stop

OTP11:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 24

OTP8:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

$661

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

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United Airlines

Dec 29

SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco

19h 05m

1 stop

OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 14

OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 17m

2 stops

SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco

$662

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Jan 29

SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco

23h 10m

1 stop

OTP11:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 2

OTP2:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

$671

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United Airlines

Jan 29

SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco

23h 10m

1 stop

OTP11:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 2

OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 27m

2 stops

SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco

$674

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3:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$612

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SFOOTP

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

9:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 25m

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5:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$614

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SFO - OTP

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San Francisco

Thu 1/29

8:45 pm-1:05 am

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5:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$615

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SFOOTP

San Francisco

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8:25 am-11:05 pm

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6:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$620

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San Francisco

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9:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

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$621

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SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

5:25 pm-12:30 am

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1 stop16h 50m

$629

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SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

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1 stop20h 00m

$634

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SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

9:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 25m

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Thu 1/22

5:50 am-8:34 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$644

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

9:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/7

5:55 am-9:39 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$645

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SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

9:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop17h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/14

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$648

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $671. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of January, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $696.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $733. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,195.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Bucharest in the afternoon for as low as $724. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Bucharest is in the evening when prices are around $1,056.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Bucharest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around $805 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from San Francisco for as low as $680 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Bucharest flights are approximately 63% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Bucharest takes 15h 35m

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How far is San Francisco to Bucharest by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Bucharest is 6420.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest?
As of December 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Bucharest.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to Bucharest.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Bucharest can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Bucharest. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Bucharest?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Bucharest is Turkish Airlines (45% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Lufthansa (25%), United Airlines (22%), and KLM (4%).

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,609 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,589 reviews	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $560	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,817 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,103 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,637 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,094 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $661	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,428 reviews	Search KLM flights

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Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $733. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,195.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Bucharest?

How have San Francisco to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Bucharest flights are approximately 63% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Lufthansa and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Bucharest

What airlines fly to Bucharest?

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 62% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $538.

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

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 05m.

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

London (LHR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 05m.

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