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Cheapest return flight
R13 514
Typical prices: R13 526-R20 128
Lufthansa
Mon 3/12Fri 7/12
OTP - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R25 047
Typical prices: R10 229-R12 573
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/2
OTP - JNB • 3 stops
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 • 51% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg R8 512 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 14h 20m (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

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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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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19:55 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R13 514Lufthansa
2 days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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6:00 - 9:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m1 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 613Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:45 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m2 stops Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 15:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
25h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas
R13 844Multiple 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 910Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:30 - 10:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Zurich Istanbul
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18:50 - 3:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
32h 20m3 stops Istanbul Zurich Belgrade Nikola Tesla
R13 976Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
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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
R14 042Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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21:50 - 8:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 19:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
33h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Madrid Barajas
R14 586Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:35 - 13:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 20m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Brussels Bruxelles-National Kigali Intl
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17:45 - 23:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
R14 949Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
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21:35 - 22:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m1 stop Istanbul
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0:20 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
13h 55m1 stop Istanbul
R14 999Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 - 13:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m3 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National Kigali Intl
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17:45 - 23:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 40m3 stops Kigali Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Warsaw Frederic Chopin
R15 296Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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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 typically range from R13 526 to R20 128. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 514 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport 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 Otopeni Intl Airport 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 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 201 return.
•May (R23 430) and December (R22 143) 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

R13 514
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
Round-trip flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 526 to R20 128, with an average of R16 892 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 526 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 R13 514 to R71 123. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R26 653, which is 151% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 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 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) – 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 Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R15 560 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R23 430, a difference of R7 871.

    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 Otopeni Intl Airport 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 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.

  • 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 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 and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R15 560, about R7 871 less than Wednesday fares (34% 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 201 return in that month – typically R15 230 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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