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R9 402+ Cheap flights to Bucharest

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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 21 February 2025.

Return from

R16 001

One-way from

R9 402

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 033
5/4-11/4
  • 5/4-11/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Bucharest
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 201 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 031 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 25/210:10JNB - OTP
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Mon 3/36:00OTP - JNB
1 stop25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R13 236
Tue 25/214:35JNB - OTP
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/319:35OTP - JNB
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 623
Mon 7/413:55JNB - OTP
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 11/410:40OTP - JNB
1 stop30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R16 462
Sat 5/422:20JNB - OTP
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Thu 10/42:20OTP - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R18 158
Tue 1/41:15JNB - OTP
2 stops22h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 16/413:05OTP - JNB
2 stops51h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R19 135

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 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

8:20-20:45

2 stops35h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/4

16:40-20:10

2 stops28h 30m

R16 001

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

13:55-7:45

1 stop16h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/4

10:40-16:10

1 stop30h 30m

R16 462

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/4

22:20-1:20

1 stop26h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 10/4

2:20-20:50

1 stop19h 30m

R18 158

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

1:15-0:55

2 stops22h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 16/4

13:05-15:50

2 stops51h 45m

R19 135

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

9:50-21:00

3 stops34h 10m

R9 402

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

3:10-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

R12 167

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight to Bucharest

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Travel insights for flights to Bucharest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Bucharest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

Booking 63 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 R671

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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

  • 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 064, while return flights cost around R4 615.

  • 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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