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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $971. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$901 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Bucharest.$902 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Bucharest.$934 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.
Bucharest.$934 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.
Bucharest.$934 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $934, select.
Bucharest.$972 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.
Bucharest.$983 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $983, select.
Bucharest.$991 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.
Bucharest.$991 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.
Bucharest.$991 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.
Bucharest.$992 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.
Bucharest.$994 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $994, select.
Bucharest.$994 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $994, select.
Bucharest.$999 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $999, select.
Bucharest.$999 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $999, select.
Bucharest.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in December.
Aug
from $1,102
Sep
from $972
Oct
from $902
Nov
from $991
Dec
from $901
Jan
from $983
Feb
from $991
Mar
from $999
Apr
from $994
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Jun
from $1,627
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Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bucharest Otopeni.

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni is $901. 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 Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni. But we found flights with one or more stops from $901.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Bucharest Otopeni is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Saturday, 5 December 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. 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 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 offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • Bucharest is eight hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your ORD to OTP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and OTP:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Rome Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • Right now, $479 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $900. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from ORD to OTP, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to OTP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

  • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:

Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Bucharest. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to OTP sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

  • Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. No visit is complete without checking out St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

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