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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,469. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.
Bucharest.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.
Bucharest.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.
Bucharest.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
Bucharest.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
Bucharest.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.
Bucharest.$1,048 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,048, select.
Bucharest.$1,051 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,051, select.
Bucharest.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 17 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Bucharest.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.
Bucharest.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.
Bucharest.$1,074 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,074, select.
Bucharest.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.
Bucharest.$1,091 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,091, select.
Bucharest.$1,129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,129, select.
Bucharest.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Jun
from $1,476
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from $1,295
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from $1,081
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from $1,072
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from $1,073
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from $1,049
Dec
from $1,053
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from $1,051
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from $1,051
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Alternative San Francisco International to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Bucharest is $1,044. 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 San Francisco International to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,044.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Bucharest is usually November.
If you're flying from San Francisco International 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 $1,044.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 18°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, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest: what you need to know

  • San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your SFO to Bucharest flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from SFO to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • SFO is around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest flight is $479. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,049. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SFO to Bucharest if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest ticket.

  • You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from SFO to Bucharest.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:

  • Booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week before your flight from SFO to Bucharest can help you secure the lowest rate.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

  • Central Bucharest is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Step off your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest and then look for any airport signs that'll help you reach the centre.

  • There are some great places to call home for the night near BBU. Unwind and get cosy after your SFO to Bucharest flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from BBU two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month for a trip to Bucharest. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in January.

  • Before booking a San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Bucharest

  • After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:

  • Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Caru' cu Bere are a couple of top attractions to put on your Bucharest must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Bank of Romania Museum.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its must-visit sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

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