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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 17 janvier 2025.

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R8 351

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 457
SWISS
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  • 14/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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ven. 14/223:55JNB - OTP
1 stop24h 35mSWISS
lun. 24/216:35OTP - JNB
1 stop17h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R8 351
ven. 14/223:55JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 24/214:35OTP - JNB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R8 934
jeu. 22/519:00JNB - OTP
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
jeu. 12/66:05OTP - JNB
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R10 927
mer. 5/31:15JNB - OTP
2 stops23h 25mKenya Airways
jeu. 20/36:05OTP - JNB
2 stops42h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/1R17 115
ven. 14/29:35JNB - OTP
3 stops21h 15mQatar Airways
lun. 24/210:00OTP - JNB
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R17 209
mer. 5/33:10JNB - OTP
2 stops27h 40mRwandAir
jeu. 20/316:50OTP - JNB
2 stops21h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 15/1R18 338
jeu. 22/522:20JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 25mEmirates
mer. 11/62:15OTP - JNB
1 stop15h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R37 729

Find flights to Bucharest within your budget

Locate flights to Bucharest that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

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JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 14/2

23:55-0:30

1 stop24h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

lun. 24/2

16:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

R8 351

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 14/2

23:55-15:50

1 stop15h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

lun. 24/2

14:35-7:05

2 stops16h 30m

R8 934

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 5/3

1:15-0:40

2 stops23h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jeu. 20/3

6:05-0:15

2 stops42h 10m

R17 115

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 14/2

9:35-6:50

3 stops21h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

lun. 24/2

10:00-16:05

2 stops30h 05m

R17 209

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 5/3

3:10-6:50

2 stops27h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jeu. 20/3

16:50-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R18 338

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Travel insights for flights to Bucharest

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 51 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 15 hours 0 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, Turkish Airlines and Air France.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R653

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R678

Air France

Air France

From R628

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Air France, 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 17 janvier 2025.
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
276 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

  • 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, Air France 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 155, while return flights cost around R4 709.

  • 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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 0 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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