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Cheapest return flight
R12 447
Typical prices: R13 497-R20 085
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Mon 3/12Fri 7/12
OTP - JNB • 2 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 • 51% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg R8 494 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 14h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg (BUH-JNB)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Bucharest to OR Tambo

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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13:20 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R12 447Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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13:20 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R12 529Multiple Airlines
2 hours ago
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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13:20 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 10m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 17:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
26h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa
R13 139Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7
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4:30 - 8:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 17:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Milan Malpensa
R13 155Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:55 - 8:20OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
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19:40 - 14:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
R13 270Multiple Airlines
11 hours ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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17:50 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 40m2 stops Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 11:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa
R13 386Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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13:55 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 35m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 23:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
33h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
R13 451Multiple Airlines
2 hours ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:00 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R13 501Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 - 8:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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0:20 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
32h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R13 814Multiple Airlines
2 hours ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 - 8:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m2 stops Milan Malpensa Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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0:20 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
32h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R13 945Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
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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 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 R16 855 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?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

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 183 return.
•May (R23 379) and December (R22 095) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 185% 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 447
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in traveller numbers.
Round-trip flight 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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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 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 497 to R20 085, with an average of R16 855 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 497 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 447 to R50 265. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 R71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Woodford
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • Budget

  • 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) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 14% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R15 526 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R23 379, a difference of R7 854.

    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 20m, compared to 17h 17m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 27m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • 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 and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R15 526, about R7 854 less than Wednesday fares (34% 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 183 return in that month – typically R15 197 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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