How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 13h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 737. 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 914 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 167 and R11 200 round-trip. These flights start at 31% 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.

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.

R7 246+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Bucharest are usually found in May 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

Round-trip from	R12 737
One-way from	R7 246
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R12 359

Turkish Airlines
13/2-17/2
2 total stops
33h 05m total
Johannesburg to Bucharest

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11/1
3 total stops
35h 45m total
Johannesburg to Bucharest

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 616 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 28 October 2025.

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R12 772

Mon 15/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R14 045

Sun 14/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R14 613

Wed 17/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R14 958

Fri 12/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R15 044

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/121:50OTP - JNB

1 stop13h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R15 853

Sat 13/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R16 076

Tue 16/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R16 231

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/18:00OTP - JNB

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R16 817

Mon 15/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/110:10OTP - JNB

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R17 126

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Thu 1/121:15OTP - JNB

1 stop13h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R17 385

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 4/110:10OTP - JNB

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R17 436

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Fri 13/219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10R12 737

Fri 13/210:40JNB - OTP

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Tue 17/25:55OTP - JNB

1 stop27h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 27/10R13 081

Sun 30/1119:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/128:00OTP - JNB

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R17 780

Thu 11/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop13h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 6/121:50OTP - JNB

1 stop13h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R15 853

Sat 13/1219:10JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1215:30OTP - JNB

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R16 076

Sun 14/1219:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/18:00OTP - JNB

1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/10R18 658

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Sun 30/1119:05JNB - OTP

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/128:00OTP - JNB

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10R17 780

Sun 30/1111:40JNB - OTP

3 stops28h 10mSWISS

Sun 21/1216:40OTP - JNB

3 stops23h 35mSWISS

Deal found 28/10R36 731

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Sun 11/113:45JNB - OTP

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R7 246

Sun 11/119:05JNB - OTP

1 stop19h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/10R9 312

Sat 10/11:35JNB - OTP

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 26/10R11 997

Sat 10/13:10JNB - OTP

2 stops34h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 27/10R15 732

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Fri 13/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

R12 737

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

10:40-14:10

2 stops27h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 17/2

5:55-9:30

1 stop27h 35m

R13 081

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

19:10-8:50

1 stop13h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 6/1

21:50-10:50

1 stop13h 00m

R15 853

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:10-20:20

1 stop25h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 31/12

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

R16 076

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

19:05-20:30

1 stop25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 21/12

8:00-10:50

1 stop26h 50m

R17 780

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

19:05-20:30

1 stop25h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/1

8:00-10:50

1 stop26h 50m

R18 658

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

12:45-14:50

2 stops26h 05m

R7 573

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

19:05-14:10

1 stop19h 05m

R9 312

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

1:35-0:30

2 stops22h 55m

R11 997

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

3:10-13:20

2 stops34h 10m

R15 732

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R7 625). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 168). 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.

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

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 658 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 481 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 029 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 532 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 406 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest can take about 13h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 737. 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 914 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 167 and R11 200 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 625). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 168). 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 914	AverageR10 528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR11 167	AverageR16 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 200	AverageR13 602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 665	AverageR13 578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bucharest

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