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R6 856 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest

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Cheapest return fare
R12 217
Overall average: R12 990
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/4Tue 19/5
JNB - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 856
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/3
JNB - OTP • 1 stop
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from R12 217 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest (JNB-BUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Bucharest

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19
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17:55 - 8:10JNB-OTP
13h 15m1 stop
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12:55 - 10:35OTP-JNB
22h 40m1 stop
R12 217Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19
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23:15 - 15:25JNB-OTP
15h 10m1 stop
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13:10 - 21:20OTP-JNB
33h 10m2 stops
R14 863Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19
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18:35 - 14:15JNB-OTP
42h 40m3 stops
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17:10 - 10:00OTP-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
R15 636Qatar Airways
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Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18
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22:20 - 15:00JNB-OTP
15h 40m1 stop
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2:20 - 20:50OTP-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
R18 025Emirates
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Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 19
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1:15 - 0:45JNB-OTP
22h 30m2 stops
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8:25 - 15:50OTP-JNB
32h 25m2 stops
R18 162Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19
Qatar Airways Logo
18:35 - 7:45JNB-OTP
36h 10m3 stops
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10:40 - 16:05OTP-JNB
30h 25m2 stops
R19 142Qatar Airways
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Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 19
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9:25 - 14:15JNB-OTP
27h 50m3 stops
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17:10 - 15:15OTP-JNB
23h 05m3 stops
R19 502Qatar Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 20
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19:45 - 12:20JNB-OTP
16h 35m2 stops
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14:50 - 15:35OTP-JNB
24h 45m2 stops
R28 162Lufthansa
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 20
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19:45 - 23:50JNB-OTP
28h 05m1 stop
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14:50 - 16:15OTP-JNB
25h 25m2 stops
R29 211Lufthansa
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Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 19
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3:10 - 14:15JNB-OTP
34h 05m2 stops
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17:10 - 16:10OTP-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R36 255Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Bucharest flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Bucharest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest is May, where tickets cost R11 581 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 275 and R14 605 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 856
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Bucharest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Bucharest flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest was R6 856 for a one-way ticket and R12 217 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    Johannesburg and Bucharest are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Bucharest, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of R12 672 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 242 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bucharest from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Bucharest with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Bucharest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bucharest from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Bucharest

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1414 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,1Entertainment
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

What I did not like was that the airline changed my seat in Bodrum to one that was not in business class. Up until that moment I was in seat 1A. Then suddenly they told me I was in seat 1K and my "tablet was not working". - meaning my tv screen. I said that was not ok and they said go tell them in Istanbul. Each Turkish Air rep that I consulted told me there were no available seats in Business class. Finally I talked to the 4 airline representatives outside the lounge. When I talked to a woman and explained I wanted to change my seat back to what I had, A lady consulted something, asked me if I signed anything, then turned to a man nearby and spoke in Turkish. The man consulted someone and spoke in Turkish to the woman. Then she said my seat was now A1. Why was my seat changed out of business class in the first place? What would have happened if I had not talked to someone at the lounge? I am totally confused.

THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Amazing! Big line at Check in was diminished in 10 minutes. Boarding was quick and efficient. Service and food great. Only minor point: seats could be a little broader and for me being small, something to put your feet on during the flight would be great.

It was an old airline with the old configuration of business class seats. Not really what we signed up for for the longest leg of the trip. Disappointing.

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

United lost my travel information and canceled my original flight. I had a seat assignment but was refused the booking. I had to prove that I went to Germany on United Very concerned about security that no one recorded my passport from Cleveland to NY and NY to Frankfurt I arrived at home at 12:30am on Saturday instead of 8pm I expect a full refund from United Please provide information to assure compensation

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

I fly to Germany every year and prefer the most direct flight routes. Lufthansa offers this route, allowing me to fly from my home airport directly to Germany. The food and service were excellent. The staff was most accommodating, very professional, and friendly. The only issue I did not care for was the seating arrangement. I fly business and did not appreciate the configuration of the business class. Understandably, you will always have someone seated next to you, but then install a separation screen to allow for a little more privacy. United and British Airways are miles ahead in creating a more personal space. Lufthansa should do better.

I darted through the Frankfurt airport to make my connecting flight. I asked if it was a possibility to upgrade and the agent did. This was the kindest gesture and it made up for the previous delayed flight and distress/anxiety of anticipating that Zi was going to miss my Frankfurt-Chicago connection. I cannot express my gratitude for the upgrade.. I am 5feet 10 inches do the leg space was amazing.

Flight was late and has 12 hours transit time instead of 1.3 hours.

It was good although we could not land in Munich due to weather and we had to go to Stuttgart. Missed our second flight. They did get us on another flight but the seats where not the ones I paid for in the flight that we missed.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

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