Travelling from Bucharest to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles taking off from here.
Step off your plane in Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles nine hours behind Bucharest.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Bucharest to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Los Angeles
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Bucharest to Los Angeles flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Bucharest to Los Angeles.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Bucharest to Los Angeles flights.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Bucharest to Los Angeles flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
OTP is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
After your flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to VNY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by booking your ride from VNY ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month to travel to Los Angeles. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in a Bucharest to Los Angeles ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Los Angeles:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.