Cheap flights from Zurich to Bucharest from $138 ZRH → OTP
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The cheapest return found recently is $183 with Air Serbia, 10 Dec – 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $138 with Air Serbia, 23 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $138, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $183, 10 Dec to 12 Dec
- Usual return price
- $190 to $288
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $183 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $190 to $288.
Cheapest return found recently
$183
10 Dec – 12 Dec · Air Serbia
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · Return leaves 4:05 p.m. · 10 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$183 10 Dec – 12 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $159 to $286.
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 7 departure dates from 16 Nov to 15 Dec, 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?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 20 Nov | $299 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 19 Nov | $422 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 21 Nov | $277 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 8 Dec | $185 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 12 Dec | $183 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 16 Dec | $196 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 17 Dec | $194 | easyJet | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $183.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Serbia, easyJet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $107 to $123.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$138
23 Dec · Air Serbia
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 17 h 30 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 23 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$106 25 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $97 to $135.
At $138, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 23 Dec to 26 Dec, 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec, 25 Dec costs $106: $32 less than the cheapest found recently.
Air Serbia · Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) · 1 stop · found 7 days ago
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | $138 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $106 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $107 | Air Serbia | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Serbia.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich to Bucharest
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 10 Dec – 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Bucharest?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (40 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.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $286 | $256 | +64% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $176 | $174 | +1% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $174 | $159 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $198 | $198 | +14% | 10 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 31 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 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.
Return
Memmingen → Bucharest
144 km from Zurich
$50
$133 less than flying from Zurich
7 Dec – 21 Dec · FMM → BBU · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Basel → Bucharest
75 km from Zurich
$129
$54 less than flying from Zurich
10 Dec – 12 Dec · BSL → OTP · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Strasbourg → Bucharest
148 km from Zurich
$397
$214 more than flying from Zurich
22 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · SXB → BBU · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Basel → Bucharest
75 km from Zurich
$28
$110 less than flying from Zurich
10 Feb 2027 · BSL → OTP · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Memmingen → Bucharest
144 km from Zurich
$68
$70 less than flying from Zurich
5 Jan 2027 · FMM → BBU · nonstop
found 2 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 10 Dec – 12 Dec. 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 Zurich to Bucharest?
The cheapest return found recently is $183 with Air Serbia, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $190 to $288.
How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to Bucharest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $138 with Air Serbia, 23 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $106 with Air Serbia, 25 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $107 to $123.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Bucharest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $183, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Bucharest?
In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Bucharest?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Serbia on 23 Dec, takes 17 h 30 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Bucharest?
Between 16 Nov and 15 Dec, Air Serbia has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and easyJet on 3. Between 23 Dec and 26 Dec, Air Serbia has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
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