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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Bucharest by plane or train

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SFO - OTP
17h 46m
$281–963
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane SFO - BBU
32h 14m
$242–664
Fly Oakland International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane OAK - OTP
20h 40m
$317–859
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SJC - OTP
21h 35m
$353–965

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

50Weekly Planes

17h 7mAverage Duration

$267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,386.3 km
Duration: 17h 46m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Bucharest, Romania?

LOT, Air France, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours.

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Bucharest(opens in a new window), Romania(opens in a new window)

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media centre in the country with a significant influence in Eastern Europe as well. In geopolitical regards, Bucharest has been and still is an important capital of a state situated in Central and Eastern Europe, where noteworthy summits had taken place (for example the 2008 Bucharest summit). It is also a city with a significant influence in terms of education, tourism, research, technology, health care, art, fashion, sports, and politics. Bucharest is a major economic center in Romania, with a diverse and growing economy that includes industries such as IT, finance, and manufacturing. The city has also seen significant investment in infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and public transportation systems being built to improve connectivity and mobility. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the banks of the Dâmbovița river, less than 60 km north of the Danube River and the border with Bulgaria. It is also one of the most populated cities of the European Union (EU) within city limits and the most populated capital in Eastern Europe. It was the capital of Wallachia from 1659 to 1859 and the capital of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (Romanian United Principalities, later the Kingdom of Romania) from 1859 to 1881.

Places to stay in Bucharest

Matisse Bucharest Old Town(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Old City 3BR - Bright & Spacious - 100sqm(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good