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$396+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUH — SFO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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The best prices from Bucharest to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bucharest (BUH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$741
(British Airways)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$947
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Cheapest flights from Bucharest to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bucharest to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

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.
dom. 3/27:40 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
dom. 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.
jue. 3/68:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops23h 37mAmerican Airlines
lun. 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.
dom. 3/27:20 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/162:50 pmSFO - OTP
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$752
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/186:00 amOTP - SFO
1 stop15h 50mDelta
mié. 4/166:15 amSFO - OTP
2 stops19h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$805
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
dom. 3/232:30 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops40h 21mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/146:30 amSFO - OTP
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$816
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/185:20 amOTP - SFO
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
dom. 4/139:05 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop17h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$819
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/186:00 amOTP - SFO
1 stop15h 50mKLM
mar. 4/151:45 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 40mKLM
Deal found 2/20$841
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1210:10 amOTP - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
jue. 4/176:45 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$881
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/106:05 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops32h 25mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 6/307:40 pmSFO - OTP
1 stop15h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$914
This Austrian 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/104:05 pmOTP - SFO
2 stops38h 57mAustrian Airlines
lun. 6/302:05 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops39h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$949
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/126:05 amOTP - SFO
2 stops20h 26mAir Canada
mar. 4/152:45 pmSFO - OTP
2 stops17h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,121
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/134:30 amOTP - SFO
2 stops24h 03mAir Serbia
sáb. 4/196:00 amSFO - OTP
2 stops23h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 2/19$1,192

Find flights from Bucharest to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Bucharest to San Francisco 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Bucharest

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

dom. 3/2

7:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

San Francisco

dom. 3/16

5:53 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$741

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jue. 3/6

8:05 am-9:42 pm

2 stops23h 37m

San Francisco

lun. 4/7

4:20 pm-1:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$746

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

dom. 3/2

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 3/16

2:50 pm-1:10 am

3 stops25h 20m

$752

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jue. 3/6

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 3/10

9:21 am-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$804

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

dom. 3/23

2:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops40h 21m

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

6:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$816

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 3/18

5:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

dom. 4/13

9:05 pm-1:00 am

1 stop17h 55m

$819

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 3/18

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 4/15

1:45 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$841

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mié. 3/12

10:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

jue. 4/17

6:45 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$881

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 6/10

6:05 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 6/30

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$914

BucharestSan Francisco

OTP - SFO

OTPSFO

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 6/10

4:05 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops38h 57m

San Francisco

lun. 6/30

2:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$949

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Compare providers for flights from Bucharest to San Francisco

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 Bucharest to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Bucharest-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bucharest-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bucharest-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bucharest-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Bucharest-San Francisco 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 Bucharest to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Bucharest with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Bucharest to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Bucharest to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bucharest to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Bucharest to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bucharest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 SFO?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bucharest to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Bucharest to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bucharest to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Bucharest?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Bucharest, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from Bucharest to San Francisco per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    British Airways, at $741, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bucharest to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $704 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $723 and $761, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bucharest to San Francisco 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 Bucharest to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bucharest to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to San Francisco. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$706Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$715Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$722Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$767Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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