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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R6 567

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 February 2026.

Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/310:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R11 359
Wed 25/223:59
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/313:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R11 601
Sat 7/223:59
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/213:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R11 617
Sat 21/323:59
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop23h 31m
KLM
Sat 28/38:35
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop36h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/2R11 924
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 28/26:05
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/2R11 940
Tue 24/219:20
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop20h 30m
Air France
Sun 1/313:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Air France
Deal found 6/2R12 101
Wed 25/223:59
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop15h 26m
KLM
Sun 1/316:50
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 6/2R12 118
Tue 24/223:59
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop15h 26m
KLM
Sat 28/28:35
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop37h 30m
KLM
Deal found 5/2R12 134

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 359

One-way from

R6 567

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 714
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 246 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 099 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:10-14:10

1 stop19h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 23/3

10:10-10:50

1 stop24h 40m

R11 359

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 1/3

18:00-22:05

1 stop28h 05m

R11 617

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

23:59-23:30

1 stop23h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/3

8:35-21:20

1 stop36h 45m

R11 924

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:10-1:05

1 stop14h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/2

6:05-7:05

1 stop25h 00m

R11 940

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/2

8:35-22:05

1 stop37h 30m

R12 134

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 1/3

16:50-22:05

1 stop29h 15m

R12 134

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:20-15:50

1 stop20h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 28/2

16:50-12:10

2 stops19h 20m

R12 618

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-13:20

1 stop24h 35m

R6 567

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

12:45-14:50

2 stops26h 05m

R6 793

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:45-1:30

2 stops35h 45m

R6 841

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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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 6 February 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 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 343). 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 7 February 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
1 450 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 531 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
4 209 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 769 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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 15h 26m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 617. 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 356 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at R10 499 and R11 124 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 212). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 343). 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 356AverageR10 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 499AverageR12 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 124AverageR12 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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