Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Flights connecting via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 20m.

What airlines fly to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 39m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Bucharest?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 32% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

How long does it take to fly to Bucharest?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest vary, but if you’re flying out of Baltimore and flying into Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 10m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is flying from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, which will take roughly 13h 53m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $446.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest are refreshed on a daily basis.

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There are 9 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $642 to $795. The lowest price recently found on this route was $505.

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2:30 pm - 2:10 pmIAD-OTP

17h 40m1 stop

9:30 am - 7:45 pmOTP-IAD

17h 15m1 stop

$505Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 1

9:40 pm - 8:10 amIAD-OTP

27h 30m1 stop

9:30 am - 11:35 amOTP-IAD

33h 05m1 stop

$523Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 7

9:40 pm - 8:25 pmIAD-OTP

15h 45m1 stop

9:45 pm - 11:35 amOTP-IAD

20h 50m1 stop

$532Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22

9:30 pm - 1:25 amBWI-OTP

20h 55m1 stop

8:25 am - 7:40 pmOTP-BWI

18h 15m1 stop

$572British Airways

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Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7

9:35 pm - 3:45 pmBWI-OTP

12h 10m1 stop

8:25 am - 7:40 pmOTP-BWI

18h 15m1 stop

$580British Airways

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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 1

10:20 pm - 6:35 pmIAD-OTP

13h 15m1 stop

6:05 am - 3:50 pmOTP-IAD

16h 45m1 stop

$584Lufthansa

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Sun, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 8

5:11 pm - 6:35 pmBWI-OTP

18h 24m2 stops

1:50 pm - 10:19 amOTP-BWI

27h 29m2 stops

$599United Airlines

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Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 7

6:00 am - 2:00 pmIAD-OTP

25h 00m3 stops

5:55 am - 8:54 pmOTP-IAD

21h 59m2 stops

$600United Airlines

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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Mar 3

10:55 pm - 1:05 amIAD-OTP

19h 10m1 stop

5:55 am - 3:50 pmOTP-IAD

16h 55m1 stop

$620Lufthansa

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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Feb 10

11:00 am - 5:10 pmDCA-OTP

24h 10m2 stops

8:35 am - 11:33 pmOTP-DCA

21h 58m2 stops

$706KLM

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British Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

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British Airways

Mar 30

BWI9:30 pmBaltimore/Washington

20h 55m

1 stop

OTP1:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 7

OTP8:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

BWI7:40 pmBaltimore/Washington

$572

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British Airways

Mar 18

BWI9:35 pmBaltimore/Washington

12h 10m

1 stop

OTP3:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 1

OTP8:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

BWI7:40 pmBaltimore/Washington

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British Airways

Mar 29

BWI9:30 pmBaltimore/Washington

20h 15m

1 stop

OTP12:45 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 8

OTP8:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

BWI7:40 pmBaltimore/Washington

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Lufthansa

Mar 29

IAD10:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 15m

1 stop

OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 8

OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

IAD3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Lufthansa

Jan 10

IAD10:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

OTP1:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 10

OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 55m

1 stop

IAD3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Lufthansa

Nov 14

IAD10:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 40m

1 stop

OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 18

OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 45m

2 stops

IAD3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Wed 3/18

2:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/1

9:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/29

9:40 pm-8:10 am

1 stop27h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/7

9:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop33h 05m

$523

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

9:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop15h 45m

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Wed 4/22

9:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 50m

$532

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BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

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9:30 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/7

8:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$572

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BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

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9:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/1

8:25 am-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$580

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/29

10:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/8

6:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$584

BaltimoreBucharest

BWI - OTP

BWIOTP

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/29

5:11 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 24m

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Tue 4/7

1:50 pm-10:19 am

2 stops27h 29m

$599

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops25h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/3

5:55 am-8:54 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$600

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

IAD - OTP

IADOTP

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

10:55 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/10

5:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$620

Washington, D.C.Bucharest

DCA - OTP

DCAOTP

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

11:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/29

8:35 am-11:33 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$706

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Bucharest?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $679. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of September, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $697.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $822. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,189.

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 morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest in the morning for as low as $682. 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 $963.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around $799 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from Washington, D.C. for as low as $631 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Bucharest flight.

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Bucharest by plane?
There are 4953.0 mi between Washington, D.C. and Bucharest. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest is Turkish Airlines (21% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Lufthansa (18%), United Airlines (18%), and British Airways (14%).

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,561 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,405 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,779 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $559	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,500 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,031 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,001 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $616	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,558 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $622	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,484 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $622	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,004 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $822. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,189.

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

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Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Bucharest flights?

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How have Washington, D.C. to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest

What airlines fly to Bucharest?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Bucharest?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 32% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $446.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Flights connecting via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 20m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Bucharest?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 39m.

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