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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest from $802

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BUH
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Tue 21/411:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/409:30
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,576
Mon 20/413:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops53h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/421:35
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,585
Mon 11/512:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/515:55
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,618
Mon 27/710:20
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1007:35
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,648
Mon 20/413:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/420:35
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,663
Sat 18/413:00
MEL
-
OTP
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/406:35
OTP
-
MEL
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,702

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,576

One-way from

$802

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,894
21/4-28/4
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Bucharest
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($344 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 7 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

12:00-12:05

2 stops31h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/5

15:55-06:15

2 stops31h 20m

$1,618

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

21:35-14:35

2 stops24h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 27/4

21:35-06:15

2 stops25h 40m

$1,655

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

21:35-14:35

2 stops24h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 24/5

15:55-11:15

2 stops36h 20m

$1,749
Fastest return journey

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

20:55-15:35

1 stop25h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/5

17:10-22:05

1 stop21h 55m

$2,035
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:10-13:20

2 stops33h 10m

$823

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

13:10-15:55

3 stops35h 45m

$844

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

19:40-08:55

3 stops44h 15m

$874

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

23:40-13:20

1 stop22h 40m

$1,067

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:10-06:40

1 stop23h 30m

$1,067

MelbourneBucharest

MEL - OTP

MELOTP

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

16:10-06:40

1 stop23h 30m

$1,111

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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 27 February 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Bucharest?

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 68% 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 $2,142.

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 41m.

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 24m.

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 7 March 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
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
445 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
4,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 $1,566, 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 25% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Bucharest

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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,566Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,751Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,849Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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