Cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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Cheapest round-trip flights $611
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Tue, May 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $611
Cheapest one-way flight $448
Delta, TAROM, Scandinavian Airlines 3 stops 21 hr Tue, Apr 21
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $448
Last-minute weekend getaway $783
Air France, TAROM 1 stop 23 hr Fri, Apr 10 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $783
Cheapest business class flights $3,190
Air Serbia 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest is currently $3,190
Fastest flight 11 hr 55 min The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Bucharest takes 11 hr 55 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

  • Lufthansa
    from $930
    Typical price: $570–1,500
    34 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $611
    Typical price: $600–1,650
    24 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every day
  • LOT
    from $778
    Typical price: $660–1,300
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every day
  • SWISS
    from $937
    Typical price: $580–1,650
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every day
  • Austrian
    from $959
    Typical price: $650–1,850
    17 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • KLM
    from $787
    Typical price: $580–1,800
    14 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - OTP Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Bucharest

  • Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
    Bucharest Romania 37 min 10 mi
  • Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
    Bucharest Romania 30 min 5 mi
  • Craiova international Airport (CRA)
    Craiova Romania 2 hr 37 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 $611. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta, TAROM, Scandinavian Airlines from $448.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $930, flying from Apr 27 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $611, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $778, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $937, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $959, flying from Apr 5 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $787, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Bucharest starts at $611 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $448 and departs on Tue, Apr 21.
11 hr 55 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, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 34 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Bucharest are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 24 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
  • LOT offers 21 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
  • SWISS offers 18 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
  • Austrian offers 17 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) .
  • KLM offers 14 connecting flights per week. KLM 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 $611. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta, TAROM, Scandinavian Airlines from $448.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $930, flying from Apr 27 to May 12.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $611, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $778, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $937, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Austrian flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $959, flying from Apr 5 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Bucharest is $787, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Bucharest.
  • There are 34 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Austrian connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 KLM 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 $783 is offered by Air France, TAROM from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Bucharest.
  • There are 34 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 SWISS connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Austrian connecting flights from Chicago to Bucharest per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 KLM 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 $3,190 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 9 with Air Serbia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Bucharest start at $611 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 12.
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 $783 from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13 with Air France, TAROM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Bucharest at price $783 is offered by Air France, TAROM from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.
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.

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