Flying from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) jetting off from here.
9 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is six hours behind Bucharest.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Bucharest to JFK.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can take a direct flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to JFK leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near JFK and be in snooze mode sooner:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
202 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport. A return flight starts at 299 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bucharest to JFK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
Before locking in your Bucharest to JFK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New York right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in New York when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Central Park followed by Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 137 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its must-visit sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south-west of New York. No journey is complete without seeing Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.