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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest from $753

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUH
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Bucharest

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/313:10
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/315:30
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,527
Mon 11/512:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:35
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,539
Sat 23/513:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/810:30
OTP
-
MEL
3 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,644
Mon 1/612:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/709:30
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,697
Wed 11/322:40
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/310:10
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,780

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Bucharest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Bucharest (BUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,599
11/5-25/5
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Bucharest
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26/6
  • 26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest that are best for you.

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MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

12:00-08:10

2 stops27h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/5

21:35-06:15

2 stops25h 40m

$1,539

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:40-22:30

3 stops32h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 20/3

06:10-05:00

3 stops37h 50m

$1,563

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

13:00-16:30

2 stops34h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 20/8

10:30-06:15

3 stops36h 45m

$1,644

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

12:00-12:05

2 stops31h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 2/7

09:30-20:00

2 stops27h 30m

$1,697

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 15/3

10:10-20:55

2 stops25h 45m

$1,780

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

00:25-01:35

2 stops56h 10m

$753

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

13:00-12:10

3 stops54h 10m

$754

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

15:00-08:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,064

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

16:10-06:40

1 stop23h 30m

$1,180

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

16:10-15:35

1 stop30h 25m

$1,334

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,114.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 31m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bucharest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bucharest. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Australia, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,209 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,583, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Emirates. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Bucharest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Bucharest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Bucharest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Bucharest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Bucharest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,583Average$1,833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,769Average$2,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,853Average$2,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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