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Cheapest return flight
R10 796
Typical prices: R11 190-R14 092
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/10Sat 27/10
JNB - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 879
Typical prices: R6 753-R9 911
Qatar Airways
Sun 30/9
JNB - OTP • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bucharest. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 8% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg R10 490 (return)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 14h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bucharest (JNB-BUH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Bucharest

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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14:05 - 7:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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10:40 - 15:15OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 796Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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19:20 - 1:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 50m1 stop Zurich
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13:20 - 9:40OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
R11 805Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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19:00 - 15:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
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13:20 - 9:40OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
R11 837Austrian Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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14:30 - 12:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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8:20 - 13:30OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 10m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
R11 901Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
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18:50 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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15:35 - 11:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R12 862Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
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18:50 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 25m1 stop Istanbul
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15:35 - 11:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R12 942Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15
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9:45 - 8:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 05m2 stops Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Istanbul
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15:35 - 11:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R14 608Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:45 - 13:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
27h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main
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13:55 - 6:40OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R50 825Lufthansa
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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9:25 - 15:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 50m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 15:15OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare
R74 948Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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18:10 - 15:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 05m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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17:10 - 18:50OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare
R75 508Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flights

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

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest start at R10 796. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R11 190 to R14 092. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R10 796 on Qatar Airways.

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

There's little price difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest routes. They average around R12 037 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest at R11 036 return.
  • August (R13 871) and December (R13 855) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 25% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 879
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

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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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

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

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 453 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R12 798, a difference of R1 346. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of R12 037. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest 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 R10 796 to R75 508. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 293, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 21m, compared to 17h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 42m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

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

  • What car hire options are available in Bucharest?

    Since Bucharest is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) – daily rates from around R17:

    · Klass Wagen
    · Pricecarz
    · Payless
    · ADDCAR RENTAL
    · Sixt

    Near Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) – daily rates from around R18:

    · Pricecarz
    · Klass Wagen
    · ADDCAR RENTAL
    · Wheego
    · Routes Car & Truck Rentals

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

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest range from R11 190 to R14 092, with an average of R12 037 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 190 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest 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 Monday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Monday flights average R11 453 – about R1 346 less than Friday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest trip for November. Fares historically average R11 036 return in that month – typically R2 835 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bucharest Baneasa Airport.
    - Crystal Palace Hotel
    - Avis Hotel by Ws Hotel Group
    - Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Bucharest North

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