Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bucharest
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bucharest
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 77,701–101,512 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 San Francisco to Bucharest for specific travel dates.
2026-12-23
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 77,701 Pts + $1578.4
2026-12-22
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,980 Pts + $1584.1
2026-12-21
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 101,512 Pts + $1584.1
San Francisco to Bucharest flight facts
Distance
6,427 mi
10,343 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Bucharest is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Bucharest
OTP · Henri Coandă Intl
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Bucharest
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 77,701 Pts + $1578.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,980 Pts + $1584.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
SFO - OTP
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 101,512 Pts + $1584.1
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bucharest.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Bucharest.
San Francisco and Bucharest are about 6,427 miles (10,343 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,427-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bucharest is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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