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$284+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) to California

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$720
(Lucky2Go)

One-way from

$284
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$839
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Cheapest flights from Bucharest to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bucharest to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/61:50 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1910:30 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$720
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Wed 3/58:20 amOTP - LAX
1 stop22h 10mLOT
Wed 3/1911:25 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop14h 50mLOT
Deal found 2/20$724
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:40 amOTP - LAX
1 stop20h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 3/159:55 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop16h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$731
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:05 amOTP - SAN
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 3/32:45 pmSAN - OTP
2 stops22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$736
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Thu 3/209:35 amOTP - LAS
3 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/275:45 pmLAS - OTP
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$740
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:40 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 3/165:53 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops20h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$741
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/74:20 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$746
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:20 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/162:50 pmSFO - OTP
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$752
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:30 pmOTP - LAS
1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 5/2512:40 amLAS - OTP
2 stops38h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$753
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Sun 5/411:05 amOTP - LAX
1 stop15h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/107:30 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$771
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Thu 2/276:00 amOTP - LAX
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Sun 4/66:00 amLAX - OTP
2 stops20h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$778
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Thu 2/271:40 pmOTP - LAX
1 stop17h 55mAir France
Sun 4/65:15 pmLAX - OTP
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Deal found 2/20$784

Find flights from Bucharest to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Bucharest to California 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 February 20, 2025.

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Bucharest

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Price

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 4/6

1:50 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$720

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/5

8:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

11:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$724

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/2

7:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

9:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$731

BucharestLas Vegas

OTP - LAS

OTPLAS

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 3/20

9:35 am-2:42 pm

3 stops38h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/27

5:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$740

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/2

7:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

5:53 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$741

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 3/6

8:05 am-9:42 pm

2 stops23h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

4:20 pm-1:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$746

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/2

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

2:50 pm-1:10 am

3 stops25h 20m

$752

BucharestLas Vegas

OTP - LAS

OTPLAS

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/12

3:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/25

12:40 am-1:25 am

2 stops38h 45m

$753

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 5/4

11:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

7:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$771

BucharestLos Angeles

OTP - LAX

OTPLAX

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 3/2

6:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$782

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Travel insights for flights from Bucharest to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to California (average of $246). Flying from Bucharest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 BUH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Bucharest to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bucharest to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Bucharest to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is ITA Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $488. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Serbia and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Bucharest to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bucharest to California?

    The most popular route from Bucharest to California is Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Ontario.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to California (average of $246). Flying from Bucharest to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 10 airlines flying from Bucharest to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$581Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$709Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$712Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$715Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$715Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$767Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$776Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$811Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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