Cheap Flights from Bucharest to New York
Cheap Flights from Bucharest to New York
Looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to New York? 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 Bucharest to New York vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 29,750–31,500 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 Bucharest to New York for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
OTP - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 29,750 Pts + $112.6
2026-12-16
OTP - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 29,750 Pts + $126.4
2026-12-16
OTP - LGA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 30,000 Pts + $90.6
2026-12-17
OTP - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $217.2
2026-12-16
OTP - JFK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $217.3
2026-11-06
OTP - JFK
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 31,500 Pts + $223.5
Bucharest to New York flight facts
Distance
4,746 mi
7,637 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−7h
New York is 7 hours behind Bucharest.
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Premium cabin flights from Bucharest to New York
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
OTP - JFK
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $105
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - JFK
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $130.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - JFK
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $130.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - JFK
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 75,000 Pts + $130.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
OTP - JFK
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 80,000 Pts + $96.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
OTP - JFK
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $60.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
New York (United States)
Thompson Central Park New York
From 20,000 Pts or $418
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
New York (USA)
HGU New York, an SLH Hotel
From 49,000 Pts or $190
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Bucharest to New York 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 Bucharest to New York.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Bucharest to New York.
Bucharest and New York are about 4,746 miles (7,637 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,746-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New York is 7 hours behind Bucharest.
Departures from Bucharest: Henri Coandă Intl (OTP). Arrivals in New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New York, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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