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R6 698+ Cheap flights to Bucharest

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Jan 13 — Jan 201
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Flights to Bucharest in 2025

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Best flights to Bucharest
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 December 2025.

Thu 22/119:10JNB - OTP
1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/121:50OTP - JNB
1 stop13h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12R12 486
Thu 22/120:35JNB - OTP
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 26/110:40OTP - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/12R20 787

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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 14 December 2025.

Return from

R12 486

One-way from

R6 698

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 000
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R619 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R221 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-8:50

1 stop13h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 26/1

21:50-10:50

1 stop13h 00m

R12 486

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:35-13:20

2 stops40h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 26/1

10:40-3:55

1 stop17h 15m

R20 787

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-13:20

1 stop24h 35m

R6 698

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

16:50-20:40

2 stops27h 50m

R6 732

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-20:30

1 stop25h 20m

R8 318

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

1:35-0:30

2 stops22h 55m

R9 398

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Deals found on 14/12

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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 12 December 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 13 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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 979
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 343
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 738
Air France
Air France
From R11 627

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bucharest?

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

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 14 December 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
1 430 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7,4
Good
1 506 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 097 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 628 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 (13 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. Otopeni City Gardens is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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