Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 8 hours 20 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest seven hours ahead of New York.
There are three New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you catch your JFK to OTP flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is hisky-europe.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and OTP:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight is Rs61,555. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs137,276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to OTP.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to OTP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Explore without limits with a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport to the centre of Bucharest has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bucharest in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to OTP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are among the biggest draws.

