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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R11 800

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Apr 18 — Apr 251
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 19 March 2026.

Sat 2/514:45
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/517:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3R11 800
Thu 21/513:30
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/521:35
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 202
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/517:10
OTP
-
JNB
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/3R12 504
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/56:15
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R12 705
Mon 27/48:45
JNB
-
OTP
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/56:05
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops36h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/3R12 973
Mon 27/413:30
JNB
-
OTP
2 stops21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/515:55
OTP
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R14 113

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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 800

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 934
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 578 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 306 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

13:30-20:15

2 stops29h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/5

21:35-10:30

1 stop13h 55m

R12 202

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

20:40-15:35

1 stop17h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/5

17:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R12 504

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

8:45-1:10

1 stop15h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/5

6:05-17:25

2 stops36h 20m

R12 973
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

13:30-12:05

2 stops21h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/5

15:55-9:40

2 stops18h 45m

R14 113

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:45-15:35

1 stop23h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 25/5

17:10-16:10

1 stop24h 00m

R15 387

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

16:40-16:20

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 21/7

17:15-14:40

2 stops22h 25m

R16 192
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

22:25-9:50

3 stops58h 25m

R22 712
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

21:45-15:20

3 stops40h 35m

R23 382

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest is 35 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R10 308). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of R14 197). 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 19 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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
Good
3 736 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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
4 259 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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
7 857 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

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

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 15h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 973. 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 840 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 556 and R11 681 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest (average of R10 308). Flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest in May is currently the most expensive (average of R14 197). 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 19 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 840AverageR11 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 556AverageR13 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 681AverageR13 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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