Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bucharest (CHI - BUH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$543	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $543
Cheapest one-way flight	$305	Air Serbia 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $305
Last-minute weekend getaway	$585	Delta, TAROM 2 stops 22 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $585
Cheapest business class flights	$2,712	Air Serbia 1 stop 15 hr Mon, May 25 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $2,712

Fastest flight	11 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Bucharest takes 11 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Bucharest is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $485–570
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $920–1,200

Popular airlines from Chicago to Bucharest

British Airways

from $567

Typical price: $660–2,000

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every day
LOT

from $559

Typical price: $660–1,300

18 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $543

Typical price: $610–1,650

18 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every day
Qatar Airways

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every day
Lufthansa

from $699

Typical price: $570–1,500

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every day
SWISS

from $710

Typical price: $580–1,650

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - OTP Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Romania 38 min 10 mi
Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

Bucharest Romania 32 min 5 mi
Craiova international Airport (CRA)

Craiova Romania 2 hr 36 min 109 mi
Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)

Brașov Romania 2 hr 53 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Bucharest

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Bucharest are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $485 to $570.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $543. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $305.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $567, flying from Apr 19 to May 5.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $559, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $543, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $699, flying from Apr 27 to May 12.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $710, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest starts at $543 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $305 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.

11 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Bucharest.

Peak travel is Apr–Oct, when the weather is mostly warm. Jul–Aug is hot. The George Enescu Festival (Sep) is a classical music festival staged in odd-numbered years, and attracts major European orchestras. A Christmas Market runs Nov–Dec. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Bucharest.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Bucharest really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Bucharest.

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Bucharest are:

LOT offers 18 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
Turkish Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
Lufthansa offers 14 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
SWISS offers 14 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Bucharest.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $543. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $305.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $567, flying from Apr 19 to May 5.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $559, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $543, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $699, flying from Apr 27 to May 12.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $710, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Bucharest.

There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Bucharest at price $585 is offered by Delta, TAROM from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Bucharest.

There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bucharest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Bucharest, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Bucharest start at $2,712 from Mon, May 25 to Sun, Jun 7 with Air Serbia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Bucharest start at $543 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Bucharest, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Bucharest starts at $585 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Delta, TAROM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Bucharest at price $585 is offered by Delta, TAROM from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Bucharest, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.