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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest from R12 193

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BUH
Mar 19 — Mar 261
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Bucharest are usually found in November 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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 193

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 798
KLM
  • KLM
  • 6/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 196 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 14 March 2025.

Sun 6/418:50JNB - OTP
1 stop24h 20mAir France
Mon 14/48:40OTP - JNB
1 stop24h 50mAir France
Deal found 14/3R12 193
Sun 6/418:50JNB - OTP
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/413:45OTP - JNB
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R12 285
Tue 16/1210:40JNB - OTP
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Wed 31/1212:55OTP - JNB
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 13/3R15 933
Sat 5/41:15JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 14/46:30OTP - JNB
2 stops34h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/3R17 327
Mon 28/419:35JNB - OTP
1 stop17h 10mSWISS
Mon 5/56:30OTP - JNB
1 stop27h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/3R17 602
Mon 28/419:00JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 05mAustrian Airlines
Mon 5/59:50OTP - JNB
2 stops47h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/3R19 307
Sat 29/313:25JNB - OTP
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Sun 27/42:20OTP - JNB
1 stop14h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R19 692

Find flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest within your budget

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 14 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

18:50-20:10

1 stop24h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 14/4

8:40-8:30

1 stop24h 50m

R12 193

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

18:50-15:50

1 stop20h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 14/4

13:45-21:20

1 stop32h 35m

R12 285

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

1:15-0:55

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 14/4

6:30-15:50

2 stops34h 20m

R17 327

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

19:35-13:45

1 stop17h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/5

6:30-9:20

1 stop27h 50m

R17 602

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

19:00-18:05

2 stops22h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 5/5

9:50-8:35

2 stops47h 45m

R19 307

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

13:25-2:40

1 stop37h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 27/4

2:20-16:15

1 stop14h 55m

R19 692

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Deals found on 14/3

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Travel insights for flights 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 7 March 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 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 14 March 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Rainfall in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Bucharest by month

Plan your trip to Bucharest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 564 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Bucharest is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 293 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and SWISS, starting at R17 327 and R17 602 round-trip. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest that include hotel bookings?

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LufthansaCheapestR9 496AverageR11 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 510AverageR15 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 974AverageR14 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 425AverageR16 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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