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R7 051+ Cheap flights to Bucharest

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Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Flights to Bucharest in 2025

Find the latest flights to Bucharest in 2025, 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 12 November 2025.

Return from

R13 057

One-way from

R7 051

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 202
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/12-1/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 31m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 067 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R210 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Thu 11/1223:59JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 31mKLM
Thu 5/318:00OTP - JNB
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/11R12 013
Sat 13/129:40JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/310:10OTP - JNB
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11R12 339
Thu 11/1219:20JNB - OTP
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/316:50OTP - JNB
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R12 544
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - OTP
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Fri 9/16:05OTP - JNB
2 stops33h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11R12 955
Fri 12/1223:59JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 31mKLM
Thu 5/316:50OTP - JNB
1 stop29h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/11R13 057
Wed 26/1119:45JNB - OTP
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Sat 29/116:05OTP - JNB
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11R13 074
Wed 26/119:50JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/115:55OTP - JNB
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R13 656
Thu 18/1219:45JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/16:05OTP - JNB
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R13 879
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 31mKLM
Fri 9/116:50OTP - JNB
1 stop29h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/11R14 580
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - OTP
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:50OTP - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R14 598

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/3

18:00-22:05

1 stop28h 05m

R12 013

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

19:45-18:40

1 stop22h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 29/11

6:05-7:05

1 stop25h 00m

R13 074

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-12:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 228

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-14:10

2 stops26h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

5:55-9:30

1 stop27h 35m

R13 314

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

9:50-20:20

2 stops34h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 29/11

5:55-8:20

2 stops26h 25m

R13 656

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

13:55-12:10

2 stops22h 15m

R13 725

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

10:10-1:05

1 stop14h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 9/1

6:05-15:35

2 stops33h 30m

R14 683

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

19:45-18:40

1 stop22h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 9/1

6:05-15:35

2 stops33h 30m

R15 077

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

15:20-0:30

3 stops33h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/3

16:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 214

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

15:20-15:50

3 stops24h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 5/3

16:40-10:30

1 stop17h 50m

R15 898

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Best time to book a flight to Bucharest

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bucharest

When is the best time to book a flight to Bucharest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Bucharest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Bucharest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest takes 15 hours 26 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 135
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 505
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 863
Air France
Air France
From R11 102

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Lufthansa, Air France and Qatar Airways.

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 12 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France 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
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 486 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 044 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 570 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 410 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, Lufthansa 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 (15 hours 26 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. Otopeni City Gardens is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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