Cheap flights from Bucharest to New York from $339 BBU, OTP → EWR, JFK, LGA
Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $768 with LOT Polish, 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $339 with HiSky Europe, 1 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $339, HiSky Europe, found 6 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $768, 17 Dec to 5 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $776 to $896
- Cheapest month to fly
- May 2027, return fares from $670 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- HiSky Europe
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 9 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $776 to $896.
Cheapest return found recently
$768
17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 · LOT Polish
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · Return leaves 10:35 p.m. · 45 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) · overnight connection · 22 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$670
21 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 · HiSky Europe
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:50 p.m. · 18 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$768 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$670 21 May 2027 – 28 May 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $402 to $741.
At $768, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 15 Nov to 25 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 19-night return fares on 4 other departure dates within 3 days of 17 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
113 fares on 10 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 2 Dec | $909 | Turkish Airlines | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Nov | $1,076 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $857 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $768 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $801 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $805 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $820 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 | $1,391 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 | $670 | HiSky Europe | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | $707 | HiSky Europe | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | out nonstop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $670.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: LOT Polish, HiSky Europe, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$339
1 Oct 2027 · HiSky Europe
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 9 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$339
1 Oct 2027 · HiSky Europe
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 9 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$339 1 Oct 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 24 Sept to 9 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $318 to $483.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2027 | $339 | HiSky Europe | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: HiSky Europe.
Premium cabin fares from Bucharest to New York
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Bucharest to New York?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $864 | $763 | +33% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $762 | $625 | +17% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $793 | $616 | +22% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $750 | $574 | +15% | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $668 | $637 | +3% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $650 | $402 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 180+ days | $670 | $608 | +3% | 24 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 35 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 9 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Bucharest → Philadelphia
130 km from New York
$791
$452 more than flying to New York
17 Mar 2027 · BBU → PHL · 3 stops
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Bucharest to New York?
The cheapest return found recently is $768 with LOT Polish, 17 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $670 with HiSky Europe, 21 May 2027 to 28 May 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $776 to $896.
How much is a one-way flight from Bucharest to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $339 with HiSky Europe, 1 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to New York?
May 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $670, 21 May 2027 to 28 May 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Bucharest to New York?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Bucharest to New York?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $670 with HiSky Europe, 21 May 2027 to 28 May 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $339 with HiSky Europe, 1 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to New York?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with HiSky Europe on 1 Oct 2027, takes 9 h 50 min from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York?
Between 15 Nov and 25 Oct 2027, LOT Polish has the cheapest return on 6 of the 10 departure dates we hold, HiSky Europe on 2 and Turkish Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work