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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $812. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$812 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 12 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
Bucharest.$812 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
Bucharest.$812 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
Bucharest.$812 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $812, select.
Bucharest.$832 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.
Bucharest.$852 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $852, select.
Bucharest.$868 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.
Bucharest.$881 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.
Bucharest.$900 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $900, select.
Bucharest.$902 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Bucharest.$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 11 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Bucharest.$908 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $908, select.
Bucharest.$918 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $918, select.
Bucharest.$928 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $928, select.
Bucharest.$938 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.
Bucharest.$985 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from $881
Apr
from $812
May
from $902
Jun
from $1,031
Jul
from $1,134
Aug
from $852
Sep
from $868
Oct
from $908
Nov
from $900
Dec
from $928
Jan
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Feb
from $812

Alternative New York Newark to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York Newark to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Bucharest Otopeni

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New York to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$812
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Bucharest is $812. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York Newark to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from $812.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Bucharest is usually January.
If you're flying from New York Newark Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from $812.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Bucharest on Monday, 18 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York Newark Airport and Bucharest. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 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.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bucharest: what you need to know

  • Bucharest is six hours ahead of New York, where Newark Liberty International Airport is located. Bucharest runs on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EWR to Bucharest flight.

  • Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from EWR to Bucharest. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of New York, EWR can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel close to EWR? If you've booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Of all flights departing from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% land on schedule at their destination.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bucharest

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest flight is $399. The cheapest price for a return flight is $812. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from EWR to Bucharest, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight from EWR to Bucharest is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a deal gets even better.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from EWR to Bucharest can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • Before booking your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Bucharest offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • Book a Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.

More about Bucharest

  • Once you've booked your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bucharest, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:

  • Old Town and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Bucharest to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Revolution Square Fountain.

Explore more of Romania

  • Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.

  • Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.

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