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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R6 418

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 920

One-way from

R6 418

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 984
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 769 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 245 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Sun 15/210:10
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 22/219:20
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1R10 920
Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/321:55
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop12h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R12 115
Sun 1/319:05
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 31/815:55
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 475
Sun 1/319:20
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:50
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R12 540
Sun 15/219:45
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops22h 40m
Austrian Airlines
Sun 22/213:20
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 950
Sun 1/39:50
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:35
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R14 243

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

10:10-1:05

1 stop14h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 22/2

19:20-7:05

1 stop35h 45m

R10 920

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-18:25

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 22/2

6:30-10:30

1 stop28h 00m

R12 115

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-8:50

1 stop13h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 23/3

21:55-10:50

1 stop12h 55m

R12 115

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:05-20:25

1 stop25h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 31/8

15:55-10:30

1 stop19h 35m

R12 475

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 8/3

16:50-22:05

1 stop29h 15m

R12 540

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-18:25

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 22/2

13:20-9:30

2 stops20h 10m

R12 950

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

13:45-12:55

2 stops23h 10m

R6 418

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

13:45-12:55

2 stops23h 10m

R6 450

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:45-14:50

2 stops25h 05m

R6 614

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:45-13:20

1 stop23h 35m

R6 630

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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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 9 January 2026.

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 month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R7 252). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 16 January 2026.
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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 716 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 725 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 13h 40m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 115. 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 R8 479 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R10 652 and R11 287 round-trip. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R7 252). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 479AverageR10 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 652AverageR12 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 287AverageR12 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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