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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R12 753

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Bucharest are usually found in November or March, 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 754
KLM
  • KLM
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 891 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest
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 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/623:15JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Sat 21/616:50OTP - JNB
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 30/4R12 753
Sat 14/618:50JNB - OTP
1 stop20h 00mAir France
Sat 21/613:10OTP - JNB
2 stops33h 10mAir France
Deal found 30/4R13 773
Sat 14/614:30JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/614:30OTP - JNB
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R14 792
Fri 13/613:25JNB - OTP
1 stop34h 55mEmirates
Fri 27/62:20OTP - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Deal found 30/4R19 185
Sun 4/510:40JNB - OTP
2 stops36h 10mLufthansa
Sat 10/518:40OTP - JNB
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4R19 352
Fri 13/61:15JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 21/613:50OTP - JNB
2 stops51h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/4R20 001
Fri 13/616:50JNB - OTP
2 stops20h 25mRwandAir
Sat 28/617:10OTP - JNB
2 stops22h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 30/4R22 373
Sat 14/614:40JNB - OTP
3 stops46h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 21/617:10OTP - JNB
3 stops23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R26 433

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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 30 April 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

23:15-15:25

1 stop15h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/6

16:50-21:20

1 stop29h 30m

R12 753

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

18:50-15:50

1 stop20h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/6

13:10-21:20

2 stops33h 10m

R13 773

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

14:30-1:35

2 stops34h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/6

14:30-13:05

2 stops23h 35m

R14 792

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

19:35-15:20

1 stop18h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/6

6:30-9:20

1 stop27h 50m

R17 665

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

13:25-1:20

1 stop34h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 27/6

2:20-20:50

1 stop19h 30m

R19 185

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

1:15-0:55

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/6

13:50-15:50

2 stops51h 00m

R20 001

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

16:50-14:15

2 stops20h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/6

17:10-14:20

2 stops22h 10m

R22 373

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

14:40-14:15

3 stops46h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 21/6

17:10-15:15

3 stops23h 05m

R26 433

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Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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 25 April 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 30 April 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.

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 inches 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 30 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 446 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
262 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Bucharest is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 753 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Emirates, starting at R13 773 and R19 185 round-trip. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
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LufthansaCheapestR9 600AverageR11 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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