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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £564. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Bucharest.£232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
      Bucharest.£268 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £268, select.
      Bucharest.£273 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £273, select.
      Bucharest.£294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.
      Bucharest.£299 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £299, select.
      Bucharest.£312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.
      Bucharest.£319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Alternative Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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      Houston to Bucharest: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found£232
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

      There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest is £508. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from £508.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest.
      The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Bucharest is usually October.
      If you're flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 9.2 miles away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from £508.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Bucharest on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport and Bucharest. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
      Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

      Flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest: what you need to know

      • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is eight hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.

      • Allow plenty of time to make your IAH to Bucharest flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

      • Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from IAH to Bucharest. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

        • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

      • IAH is around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

      • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near IAH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

      • When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

      • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bucharest

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest flight is £232. The cheapest price for a return flight is £508. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from IAH to Bucharest if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

      • Finding cheap tickets from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across each month and walk away with an epic deal.

      • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAH to Bucharest by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

      • Find a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

      Airports in Bucharest

      Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

      • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away.

      • It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

      • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:

      • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from IAH to Bucharest.

      Baneasa Airport (BBU)

      • If you're staying in central Bucharest (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 8 kms (5 miles) from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Keep an eye out for any information desks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest.

      • There are some great places to drop your things at near BBU. Settle in and get cosy after your IAH to Bucharest flight at one of these well-located options:

      • Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from BBU two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Bucharest

      • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.

      • The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from IAH to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.

      More about Bucharest

      • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bucharest:

      • Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Caru' cu Bere are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Bucharest itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Bank of Romania Museum.

      Explore more of Romania

      • You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Journey about 322 kms (200 miles) north to Iasi to tick off its leading attractions. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • Around 322 kms (200 miles) northwest of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

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