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R15 458+ Cheap flights to Bucharest

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Flights to Bucharest in 2025

Find the latest flights to Bucharest in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

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R15 458

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 039
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 28/4-30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 883 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 058 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bucharest. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Mon 28/416:40JNB - OTP
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/46:30OTP - JNB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R15 458
Fri 6/619:35JNB - OTP
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Thu 10/716:10OTP - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 13/4R16 896
Mon 28/413:55JNB - OTP
1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 30/410:40OTP - JNB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 804

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

16:40-16:50

2 stops23h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 30/4

6:30-9:20

1 stop27h 50m

R15 458

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

19:35-1:05

1 stop28h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 10/7

16:10-9:20

1 stop18h 10m

R16 896

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

13:55-14:15

1 stop23h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 30/4

10:40-10:00

1 stop24h 20m

R17 804

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Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight to Bucharest

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bucharest

When is the best time to book a flight 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 11 April 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Bucharest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Bucharest?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest takes 23 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Bucharest from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R653

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R518

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R678

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.

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 mm 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 15 April 2025.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
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Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,6

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

FAQs about flying to Bucharest

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bucharest if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bucharest on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bucharest?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bucharest.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bucharest?

    Bucharest Otopeni Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bucharest. One-way flights to Bucharest Otopeni Intl typically cost R1 162, while return flights cost around R4 737.

  • How much is a return flight to Bucharest?

    A return flight to Bucharest will typically cost around R377, however they can be found for as little as R250.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bucharest depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bucharest, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Bucharest Otopeni Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bucharest Otopeni Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bucharest Otopeni Intl?

    Yes. Bucharest Otopeni Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Otopeni City Gardens is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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