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Cheapest return flight
R12 525
Typical prices: R13 549-R20 543
SWISS
Sat 3/2Sat 17/2
OTP - JNB • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 53% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg R8 574 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 14h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg (OTP-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Otopeni Intl to OR Tambo

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17
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6:30 - 10:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m1 stop Zurich
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20:40 - 1:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 35m1 stop Zurich
R12 525SWISS
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17
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13:15 - 9:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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19:45 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 964Lufthansa
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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23:59 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 31m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 485KLM
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
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18:00 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:59 - 23:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 31m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 485KLM
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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15:10 - 11:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:40 - 15:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 485Air France
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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13:10 - 11:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:59 - 15:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 26m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 485Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
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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 485Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:00 - 22:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:59 - 15:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 26m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 485KLM
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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19:15 - 9:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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19:55 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 485Lufthansa
Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2
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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 485Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport start at R12 525. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R13 549 to R20 543. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 525 on SWISS.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at R8 084 return.
  • May (R24 399) and December (R21 097) 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 53% lower on average.

When to book flights from Otopeni Intl to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Otopeni Intl 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 Otopeni Intl Airport 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 airports can I use when flying from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

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

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

    One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 437 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R23 098 – a R7 661 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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.

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

    A direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 12 649 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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.

  • Have flight prices from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 525 to R72 344. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

  • 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

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

    Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R13 549 to R20 543, with an average of R17 037 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 549 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 437 – about R7 661 less than Wednesday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for January. Fares historically average R8 084 return in that month – typically R16 315 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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