Cheap Flights from New York to Bucharest — $234

On the New York — Bucharest route, flights are operated only by American Airlines. This simplifies the choice for passengers, as all tickets come from a single trusted carrier. Our service lets you instantly check fares for upcoming dates and find the most advantageous option. The minimum ticket price starts at $234, making this trip affordable for a wide range of travelers. To save even more, we recommend booking early and keeping an eye on promotions — American Airlines regularly offers special deals.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is New York’s primary international gateway, typically serving major global carriers and full-service domestic airlines; low-cost options can also be found. It’s about 15–20 miles from Midtown Manhattan, with travel times usually 35–70 minutes depending on traffic. Transit choices include the AirTrain plus subway (around 45–75 minutes, moderate fares), express shuttle buses and taxis or rideshares (fares vary; taxis often charge metered rates plus tolls), and private shuttles. Pros: extensive international connections and full-service amenities; cons: can be busy with longer transfer times and variable road congestion. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) primarily handles domestic and short-haul flights and is often positioned as the city’s convenient, budget-friendly option for U.S. routes. It sits roughly 8–10 miles from Midtown Manhattan and is typically reachable in 15–35 minutes without heavy traffic. Ground links include multiple city buses and taxis or rideshares, plus shuttle services; some routes offer relatively low fares while taxis follow metered pricing. Pros: proximity to Manhattan and shorter security lines for regional trips; cons: fewer international long-haul services and limited public-rail connectivity compared with other area airports. Newark Liberty International (EWR), located in New Jersey, functions as a major international and domestic hub for several legacy carriers and can be competitively priced for transatlantic and cross-country flights. It’s about 16–20 miles from Midtown Manhattan; travel times usually range 30–60 minutes by road. Options include NJ Transit or Amtrak to Newark Airport Station plus the AirTrain (typically 30–50 minutes total), airport shuttles, and taxis/rideshares (fares vary with traffic and tolls). Pros: strong long-haul network and frequent rail links; cons: located across state lines, so transfers can be affected by traffic and toll costs.

Bucharest is served primarily by Henri Coandă International (OTP) and the smaller Aurel Vlaicu/Băneasa (BBU). Henri Coandă is the main international gateway and full-service hub, handling most long-haul and network carriers as well as several low-cost airlines; it sits about 16–18 km north of the city center and typically takes 25–45 minutes by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic (fares vary from low-cost public transport tokens to moderate taxi or rideshare charges). Aurel Vlaicu is closer to central Bucharest (around 8–10 km) and often caters to budget and regional flights; it can be quicker to reach by taxi or local buses but has more limited facilities. Pros: OTP offers broad connectivity and more amenities; BBU can be faster for budget travelers. Cons: OTP can feel busy and is a bit farther out, while BBU has fewer services and fewer airline options.