Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bucharest from $318

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Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 1:05 amSFO-OTP
17h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 12:40 pmOTP-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
$587Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:25 am - 3:40 pmSFO-OTP
21h 15m2 stops
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6:45 am - 7:35 pmOTP-SFO
22h 50m2 stops
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
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9:40 pm - 1:05 amSFO-OTP
17h 25m1 stop
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6:30 am - 9:22 pmOTP-SFO
24h 52m2 stops
Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
SWISS Logo
7:25 pm - 12:30 amSFO-OTP
19h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
4:40 pm - 4:25 pmOTP-SFO
33h 45m1 stop
$590SWISS
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 6:35 pmSFO-OTP
21h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 5:19 pmOTP-SFO
21h 14m2 stops
$631United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:10 amSFO-OTP
33h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:35 amOTP-SFO
35h 05m1 stop
$647Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-OTP
27h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 3:55 pmOTP-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
$649United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
British Airways Logo
10:38 am - 3:45 pmSFO-OTP
19h 07m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:00 am - 11:24 pmOTP-SFO
25h 24m2 stops
$650British Airways
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 8:25 pmSFO-OTP
15h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 4:40 pmOTP-SFO
34h 45m1 stop
$653Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 2
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 12:10 pmSFO-OTP
20h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:35 pmOTP-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$675Delta
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Feb 10

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Francisco to Bucharest flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 11
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 25m
1 stop
OTP1:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 25
OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Nov 12
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 25m
1 stop
OTP1:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 16
OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Nov 12
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
2 stops
OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 16
OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

SWISS flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Our best SWISS deals on San Francisco to Bucharest flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 10
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
19h 05m
1 stop
OTP12:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Nov 24
OTP4:40 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
SWISS
Dec 11
SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco
19h 00m
1 stop
OTP12:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Dec 25
OTP6:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:25 pmSan Francisco
SWISS
Jul 28
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
31h 25m
1 stop
OTP1:05 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Aug 5
OTP6:30 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco

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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, September 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 September, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $691.

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 $922 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 $678 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Bucharest flights are approximately 23% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Bucharest

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$318

Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Bucharest

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Bucharest from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $318. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $587.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Bucharest takes 14h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Bucharest. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP)

  • 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 40m.

  • 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?

  • 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?


Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Bucharest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $519Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,423 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $602Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,134 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $626Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,901 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $636Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,856 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $662Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,657 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $666Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,372 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $675Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,205 reviews
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