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Cheapest return flight
R12 505
Typical prices: R13 528-R20 510
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/11Tue 20/11
OTP - JNB • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Bucharest and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 53% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg R8 561 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 14h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg (BUH-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to OR Tambo

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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11:55 - 15:50OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:45 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Berlin Brandenburg
R12 505Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:35 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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19:40 - 20:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
24h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R12 748Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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6:15 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
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8:20 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Barcelona-El Prat
R12 846Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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14:00 - 20:10OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 1:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
35h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa Warsaw Frederic Chopin
R12 927Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:00 - 8:20OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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17:45 - 19:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
25h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl London Heathrow
R13 187Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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18:00 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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19:40 - 13:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 284KLM
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:00 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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19:40 - 15:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 366Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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13:15 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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13:45 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Berlin Brandenburg
R13 642Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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18:00 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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19:40 - 15:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 885KLM
Mon, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 12
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12:35 - 8:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 11:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R15 818Etihad Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

There's little price difference between Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport routes. They average around R17 010 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 35% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at R8 071 return.
•May (R24 360) and December (R21 063) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 201% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R12 505
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 53% lower on average.
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When to book flights from Bucharest to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bucharest to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A direct flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 12 624 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Return flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R13 528 to R20 510, with an average of R17 010 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 528 counts as a good deal.

  • Which car hire options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may depart from several airports in Bucharest area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Flights usually arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On the Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R15 412 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R23 061 – a R7 649 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 19m, compared to 16h 21m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 17h 03m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Bucharest and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour behind Bucharest (South Africa Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R15 412 – about R7 649 less than Wednesday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for January. Fares historically average R8 071 return in that month – typically R16 289 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
    - Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    - Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    - Aero Guest Lodge

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