How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 14h 55m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 648. 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 R10 293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R10 844 and R10 973 round-trip. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest as you normally would.

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Bucharest flights typically cost between R10 345 and R11 443 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 648 on Lufthansa (Mar 19-Mar 22).

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Mon 9/320:15

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Mon 23/313:20

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Mon 9/320:15

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Mon 23/316:40

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SWISS

Deal found 25/2R11 236

Thu 19/319:10

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Turkish Airlines

Mon 23/310:15

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JNB

1 stop24h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 26/2R11 332

Sun 29/323:15

JNB

OTP

1 stop15h 10m

KLM

Sun 31/518:10

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1 stop28h 10m

KLM

Deal found 24/2R11 491

Sun 29/313:30

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2 stops41h 40m

Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 24/2R11 634

Mon 13/413:30

JNB

OTP

2 stops21h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 20/415:55

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1 stop19h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 27/2R11 650

Sat 11/413:30

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 25/2R11 666

Mon 9/39:40

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Turkish Airlines

Deal found 25/2R11 682

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Round-trip from	R10 648
One-way from	R6 525
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R11 555

Lufthansa
19/3-22/3
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Johannesburg to Bucharest

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Qatar Airways
13/6
1 total stop
16h 35m total
Johannesburg to Bucharest

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14:50-9:30

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13:30-14:35

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20:55-14:15

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

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20:40-14:15

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R6 525

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

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R8 021). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 239). 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 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.

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7,7

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1 461 reviews

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Qatar Airways

7,4

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3 745 reviews

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Air France

7,4

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1 539 reviews

KLM

7,7

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 238 reviews

KLM

7,7

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 817 reviews

KLM

7,7

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 14h 55m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 648. 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 R10 293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R10 844 and R10 973 round-trip. These flights start at 14% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R8 021). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 239). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 844	AverageR12 466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 964	AverageR12 488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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