Cheap Flights from Budapest to Bucharest
Cheap Flights from Budapest to Bucharest
Looking for cheap flights from Budapest to Bucharest? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Budapest to Bucharest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,000–5,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Budapest to Bucharest for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
BUD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 4,000 Pts + $74.5
2026-11-28
BUD - OTP
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 4,000 Pts + $74.5
2026-11-06
BUD - OTP
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $75
2026-11-10
BUD - OTP
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $75
2026-11-11
BUD - OTP
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $75
2026-11-15
BUD - OTP
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 5,500 Pts + $75
Budapest to Bucharest flight facts
Distance
383 mi
617 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Budapest.
Airports in Budapest
BUD · Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Timisoara - Bucharest · Timisoara is 150 mi from Budapest
Premium cabin flights from Budapest to Bucharest
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $75
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $75
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $75
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $75.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $47.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
BUD - OTP
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $47.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Bucharest (Romania)
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $176
Bucharest (Romania)
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
From Pts or $135
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Budapest to Bucharest depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Budapest to Bucharest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Budapest to Bucharest.
Budapest and Bucharest are about 383 miles (617 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 383-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Budapest.
Departures from Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Intl (BUD). Arrivals in Bucharest: Henri Coandă Intl (OTP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bucharest, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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