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$399+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Bucharest (BUH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BUH
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Bucharest are usually found in September or November, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$749
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Bucharest (BUH) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Bucharest (BUH) flights.
From San Francisco to Bucharest (BUH)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Bucharest (BUH)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($388 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:05 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 55mLufthansa
Tue 8/2612:40 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$717
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:10 amSFO - OTP
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Tue 8/267:00 amOTP - SFO
2 stops20h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/23$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:55 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/266:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops27h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$719
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:40 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops43h 25mSWISS
Mon 8/256:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:45 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/259:45 pmOTP - SFO
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/24$724
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:20 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/278:50 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops37h 09mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$732
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops17h 55mAustrian Airlines
Mon 8/256:35 amOTP - SFO
2 stops21h 53mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/118:20 amSFO - OTP
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/26:30 amOTP - SFO
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$741
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:20 amSFO - OTP
2 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Thu 9/46:00 amOTP - SFO
2 stops24h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$770
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:20 amSFO - OTP
2 stops21h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 10/158:25 amOTP - SFO
2 stops21h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$824
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/243:15 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops25h 50mITA Airways
Wed 9/2410:50 amOTP - SFO
1 stop36h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 4/23$889

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Bucharest that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/23

9:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 55m

$751

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:30 pm-12:40 am

2 stops22h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/6

9:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$781

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

10:52 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 58m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$865

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

11:05 pm-12:45 am

2 stops39h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/23

8:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$879

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:40 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 5/25

9:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$884

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

2:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 5/13

12:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$901

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

9:05 pm-12:55 am

1 stop17h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-8:19 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$913

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

3:15 pm-3:05 am

2 stops25h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/1

10:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$919

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

2:17 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 5/17

8:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$936

San FranciscoBucharest

SFO - OTP

SFOOTP

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

12:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-6:07 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$1,012

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Bucharest in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Bucharest flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Bucharest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Bucharest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Bucharest flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Bucharest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bucharest from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Bucharest

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Bucharest is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from San Francisco to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,175). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BUH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Bucharest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bucharest ranges from 0.8 - 3.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Bucharest when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bucharest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bucharest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bucharest. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from San Francisco to Bucharest to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Bucharest per day. 8 airlines have flights to Bucharest from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Bucharest round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bucharest, with prices starting at $751. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $865 and $879, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Bucharest one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $434 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $730 and Delta from $847 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Bucharest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Bucharest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bucharest (average of $604). Flying from San Francisco to Bucharest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,175). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Bucharest

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Bucharest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$611Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$626Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$648Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$662Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$666Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$684Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$791Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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