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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,675. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Bucharest.AED 795 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 16.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Oct 16, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 795, select.
Bucharest.AED 896 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 896, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,006 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 5.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,006, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,027 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 7.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Feb 7, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,027, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,072 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,072, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,120 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 8.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Jan 8, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,120, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,128 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,128, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,140 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 13.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, May 13, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,140, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,172 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 25.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,172, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,172 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,172, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,219 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14.One-way flight with HiSky Europe.Outbound direct flight with HiSky Europe departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,219, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,219 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4.One-way flight with HiSky Europe.Outbound direct flight with HiSky Europe departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,219, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,234 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 25.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Apr 25, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,234, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25.One-way flight with HiSky Europe.Outbound direct flight with HiSky Europe departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,240, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 8.One-way flight with HiSky Europe.Outbound direct flight with HiSky Europe departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Jan 8, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,240, select.
Bucharest.AED 1,240 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 19.One-way flight with HiSky Europe.Outbound direct flight with HiSky Europe departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Feb 19, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,240, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from AED 1,770
Jun
from AED 1,454
Jul
from AED 1,072
Aug
from AED 1,006
Sep
from AED 896
Oct
from AED 795
Nov
from AED 1,172
Dec
from AED 1,128
Jan
from AED 1,120
Feb
from AED 1,027
Mar
from AED 1,172
Apr
from AED 1,234

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Bucharest Otopeni

15km from central Bucharest
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from AED 795
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New York to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 795
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineHiSky Europe
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni is AED 2,034. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni.
HiSky Europe and APG Distribution System fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni.
There are 6 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Bucharest Otopeni is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest Otopeni but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Serbia and HiSky Europe offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to OTP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and OTP include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight is AED 795. A return plane ticket is currently AED 2,034. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from JFK to OTP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to OTP.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:

  • Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to the center of Bucharest has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bucharest. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bucharest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've done Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey about 322 kilometers north to Iasi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometers north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among the biggest draws.

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