Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R12 048
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Oct 9 — Oct 161
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Bucharest are usually found in March or February, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 9 September 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 September 2025.
Mon 27/1013:45JNB - OTP
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1110:40OTP - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/9R12 048
Wed 10/923:15JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/98:40OTP - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R12 170
Thu 23/1023:15JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1013:05OTP - JNB
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R13 170
Mon 27/1023:59JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/118:40OTP - JNB
2 stops61h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R13 345
Thu 23/1018:50JNB - OTP
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Thu 30/1016:50OTP - JNB
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 8/9R14 275
Sun 21/910:05JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1018:50OTP - JNB
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 414
Thu 11/99:50JNB - OTP
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/96:05OTP - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 572
Best flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 September 2025.
Mon 27/1013:45JNB - OTP
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1110:40OTP - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/9R12 048
Thu 23/1023:15JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1013:05OTP - JNB
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R13 170
Fri 13/219:40JNB - OTP
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Tue 17/213:10OTP - JNB
1 stop22h 40mAir France
Deal found 6/9R13 293
Fri 13/223:59JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 31mKLM
Tue 17/26:00OTP - JNB
2 stops29h 50mKLM
Deal found 6/9R13 854
Fri 13/210:40JNB - OTP
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Tue 17/213:05OTP - JNB
2 stops20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9R14 275
Fri 6/319:35JNB - OTP
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 9/316:00OTP - JNB
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/9R15 642
Thu 23/1018:50JNB - OTP
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Thu 30/1016:50OTP - JNB
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 8/9R14 275
Mon 27/1014:30JNB - OTP
3 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/117:40OTP - JNB
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 361
Sun 21/918:50JNB - OTP
1 stop16h 20mAir France
Sat 4/1013:10OTP - JNB
1 stop20h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/9R16 660
Sun 21/910:05JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1018:50OTP - JNB
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 414
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Data last updated 9 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 10/923:15JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/98:40OTP - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R12 170
Thu 11/99:50JNB - OTP
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/96:05OTP - JNB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 572
Sun 21/910:05JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1018:50OTP - JNB
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R16 414
Thu 23/1023:15JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1013:05OTP - JNB
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R13 170
Thu 23/1018:50JNB - OTP
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Thu 30/1016:50OTP - JNB
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 8/9R14 275
Mon 27/1013:45JNB - OTP
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/1110:40OTP - JNB
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/9R12 048
Mon 27/1023:59JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/118:40OTP - JNB
2 stops61h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9R13 345
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 September 2025.
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JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/10
13:45-6:40
1 stop16h 55m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 3/11
10:40-3:55
1 stop17h 15m
R12 048
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/10
23:15-23:45
1 stop23h 30m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Thu 30/10
13:05-11:50
1 stop22h 45m
R13 170
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
19:40-20:10
1 stop24h 30m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 17/2
13:10-11:50
1 stop22h 40m
R13 293
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
23:59-23:30
1 stop23h 31m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 17/2
6:00-11:50
2 stops29h 50m
R13 854
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 13/2
10:40-14:10
2 stops27h 30m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 17/2
13:05-9:30
2 stops20h 25m
R14 275
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 23/10
18:50-13:00
2 stops17h 10m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Thu 30/10
16:50-11:50
2 stops19h 00m
R14 275
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 6/3
19:35-23:25
1 stop27h 50m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 9/3
16:00-10:25
1 stop18h 25m
R15 642
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 27/10
14:30-10:00
3 stops19h 30m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 3/11
7:40-7:10
3 stops47h 30m
R16 361
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 21/9
10:05-21:35
2 stops34h 30m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Sat 4/10
18:50-7:10
3 stops37h 20m
R16 414
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 21/9
18:50-12:10
1 stop16h 20m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Sat 4/10
13:10-8:50
1 stop20h 40m
R16 660
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Deals found on 8/9
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 29 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 September 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Bucharest is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
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 9 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andAir France from Johannesburg to Bucharest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 16h 55m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 048. The distance from Johannesburg to Bucharest is about 7860 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Bucharest is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 082 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 377 and R11 411 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.
Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest
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