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R6 053+ Cheap flights to Bucharest

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Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bucharest in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bucharest
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 July 2026.

Thu 19/1113:30
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1115:35
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R11 727
Sun 30/814:05
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/910:40
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/7R11 810
Sun 30/813:30
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 6/921:35
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R12 684

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Find the latest flights to Bucharest in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 July 2026.

Return from

R11 727

One-way from

R6 053

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 321
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R349 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R206 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-14:15

2 stops24h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 23/11

15:35-9:40

2 stops18h 05m

R11 727

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

14:05-14:15

1 stop23h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/9

10:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R11 810
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

23:15-15:25

1 stop15h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/9

14:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

R13 938
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:05-7:45

1 stop16h 40m

R6 053

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

13:30-18:55

3 stops28h 25m

R7 406

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

16:40-17:15

3 stops48h 35m

R22 845

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

20:00-22:35

2 stops25h 35m

R24 313

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

17:55-20:15

1 stop25h 20m

R29 459

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

16:40-17:15

3 stops48h 35m

R30 993

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

21:45-7:20

1 stop32h 35m

R31 092

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bucharest

How long is the flight to Bucharest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest takes 16 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Bucharest from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R9 842
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 238
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R10 667
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 269

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bucharest ranges from 20.0 - 80.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Bucharest when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bucharest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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 20 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways to Romania to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 447 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 147 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

FAQs about flying to Bucharest

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bucharest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bucharest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bucharest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bucharest.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bucharest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bucharest, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Bucharest Otopeni Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bucharest Otopeni Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bucharest Otopeni Intl?

    Yes. Bucharest Otopeni Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Gardens Villa is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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