Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Bucharest flights typically cost between R13 065 and R17 308 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 048 on Qatar Airways (Oct 27-Nov 3).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Bucharest flights typically cost between R13 065 and R17 308 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 048 on Qatar Airways (Oct 27-Nov 3).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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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.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Bucharest flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, Lufthansa or Qatar Airways.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Bucharest. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest, book at least 19 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 67% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 416 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R16 625.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Bucharest. Flights to Bucharest from Johannesburg in March are about R13 788 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R8 768.

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BUH?

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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.

Question 13

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Bucharest flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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Deals for Johannesburg to Bucharest flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 048
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 696

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 082	AverageR10 726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR11 377	AverageR16 640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 411	AverageR14 084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 081	AverageR14 624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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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.

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

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