Travelling from Bucharest to New York: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bucharest to New York. Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) are the main airports in Bucharest.
New York has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Arrive at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) or New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The average time for a direct Bucharest to New York flight is 10 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Bucharest.
There are three services each week between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). OTP to JFK is the most popular route when booking flights from Bucharest to New York.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Bucharest to New York flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to New York
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Bucharest to New York flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Jet off from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) on a nonstop flight from Bucharest to New York. From OTP, you can travel directly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
Reserve your Bucharest to New York plane tickets with null. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from OTP.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Bucharest to New York flights departing from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to New York? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Bucharest Otopeni Airport:
Of the departures from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
You can reach BBU from the centre of Bucharest in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Bucharest to New York, unwind in one of these hotels near Bucharest Baneasa Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Bucharest Baneasa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
Arriving in New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The distance from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to New York. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and discover more of New York and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy Airport around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to New York flight.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
New York Newark Airport (EWR) is about 14 kilometres from central New York. After your flight from Bucharest to New York, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near EWR. Tuck yourself in after your Bucharest to New York flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a New York Newark Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Dollar, Budget and Thrifty.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
New York Newark Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 13 kilometres from the centre of New York. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi after your flight from Bucharest to New York.
The journey will take around 55 minutes by public transport.
Stay at a hotel near LGA and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you have a late Bucharest to New York flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these accommodation options are all about convenience:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty will get you on the road.
About two weeks before your flight from Bucharest to New York is a good time to secure your ride from LGA. You're likely to find a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to New York. To avoid the crowds, head to New York in March.
Lock in a Bucharest to New York ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bucharest to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in New York right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to New York:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
