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
1 adult
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.

Round-trip from

R12 048

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 696
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 131 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 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

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Price

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.

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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 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.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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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 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.

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 082AverageR10 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 377AverageR16 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 411AverageR14 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 081AverageR14 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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