Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R7 172
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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Dec 22 — Dec 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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
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 22 November 2025.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Thu 30/417:55JNB - OTP
1 stop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/515:55OTP - JNB
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R12 352
Thu 30/423:15JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/513:10OTP - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R15 003
Thu 30/419:00JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 05mAustrian Airlines
Tue 19/513:15OTP - JNB
2 stops20h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 21/11R16 562
Thu 30/413:25JNB - OTP
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Mon 18/52:20OTP - JNB
1 stop14h 55mEmirates
Deal found 21/11R18 225
Thu 30/418:35JNB - OTP
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 19/510:40OTP - JNB
3 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/11R19 680
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Bucharest. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Tue 24/313:45JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/11R7 172
Tue 24/318:50JNB - OTP
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R7 813
Tue 24/319:45JNB - OTP
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11R9 753
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JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
17:55-8:10
1 stop13h 15m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 19/5
15:55-10:35
1 stop19h 40m
R12 352
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
23:15-15:25
1 stop15h 10m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 19/5
13:10-21:20
2 stops33h 10m
R15 003
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
19:00-18:05
2 stops22h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 19/5
13:15-8:35
2 stops20h 20m
R16 562
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
13:25-8:30
1 stop18h 05m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Mon 18/5
2:20-16:15
1 stop14h 55m
R18 225
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/4
18:35-7:45
2 stops36h 10m
Bucharest Otopeni Intl
Tue 19/5
10:40-15:15
3 stops29h 35m
R19 680
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
20:30-13:20
1 stop16h 50m
R7 172
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
18:50-20:40
2 stops25h 50m
R7 813
JohannesburgBucharest
JNB - OTP
JNBOTP
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
19:45-13:55
1 stop18h 10m
R9 753
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Deals found on 20/11
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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 14 November 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 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 675). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 253). 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?
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 22 November 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?
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 22 November 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 352. 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 972 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 239 and R11 272 round-trip. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 675). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 253). 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.
Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest
Discover the top 4 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 22 November 2025.
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