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Cheapest return flight
R10 951
Typical prices: R11 486-R15 480
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/11Thu 8/11
JNB - OTP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 369
Typical prices: R7 015-R11 097
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Sun 30/9
CPT - OTP • 2 stops
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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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Cheap Flights to Bucharest

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bucharest

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 6:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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16:20 - 15:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 951Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
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13:45 - 6:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:20 - 15:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 983Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Jan 28
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 6:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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10:40 - 8:40OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 536Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 20:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
27h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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21:35 - 23:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R11 926Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 25
Austrian Airlines Logo
19:45 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 40m2 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
R12 088Austrian Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
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6:00 - 9:40OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
R12 121Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 20:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
19h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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15:35 - 22:25OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 50m1 stop Istanbul
R12 153Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Jan 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
22h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
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19:15 - 9:55OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 251Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 8:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
15h 25m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:35 - 23:00OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R12 901Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 6:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl
21h 15m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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16:20 - 15:35OTP  Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 632Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Bucharest flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Bucharest with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Bucharest?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest is the cheapest route at R10 951 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Bucharest?

A return flight to Bucharest costs R12 801 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R12 210, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R13 308.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest at R12 316 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R14 184.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest with an average price of R11 308 return.
•March (R14 233) and December (R14 119) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest?

Morning flights to Bucharest are the cheapest at R12 397 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R13 421.

What is a good deal for flights to Bucharest?

Flights under R11 486 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Bucharest at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 350.

When are flights to Bucharest the cheapest?

Flights 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.

Key details for flights to Bucharest

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R6 369
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cape Town to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport

When to book flights to Bucharest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 questions about flights to Bucharest, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Bucharest?

    Qatar Airways operates the most flights from South Africa to Bucharest at 0 per week, and for this route Qatar Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Bucharest. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Bucharest?

    Flights to Bucharest arrive at: Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

  • Which airports serve Bucharest and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Bucharest can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Bucharest include Bucharest Baneasa (BBU). This airport is not in Bucharest itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Bucharest?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bucharest are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R10 951 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Bucharest is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bucharest is around R11 486 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Bucharest?

    Last-minute fares to Bucharest – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the average return fare of R12 801.

Your guide to booking Bucharest flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Bucharest, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Bucharest, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R11 486 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Bucharest in November. Return fares historically average R11 308 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R1 024 per return. Morning flights to Bucharest average R12 397 compared to R13 421 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Bucharest

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bucharest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3731 reviews
7,3Entertainment
7,3Comfort
7,9Crew
7,3Food
7,5Boarding
Airline reviews

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

10,0 ExcellentSarah, Jun 2026
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The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

The overall experience for the price we paid was mediocre. Nothing outstanding! Check in process was standard. Flight attendants could have been more well mannered. I found it rude when the attendant nudged me with the snack box to grab my attention when not looking. She could have said ,’excuse me’ instead. My son’s in flight entertainment was not working. The food was not great either. The snack options were not so great with kids in mind. Overall, might not travel qatar again.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

Vistara i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience Qatar Delhi .. only complain .. no clear signage to lounge for transferring pax .. its a Delhi shot coming.. no feeling of exclusivity for biz/ 1st class pax.. but everything else was much better .. once i boarded Qatar .. i loved it Qatar to Washington .. only complain i boarding .. too crowded .. no separate area for biz/1st class should hav completely separate area for upper class.. security is stifling pax comfort by the gate ..but everything else was great

I liked the food and services provided. I think the seating should be updated cause it’s to congested for economic class.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Delays and no explanations nor apologies. Last 4 times I flew Turkish the flight was significantly delayed. I will avoid this company in the future

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

I recently had a deeply disappointing experience with Turkish Airlines, one I felt compelled to share. Firstly, the staff’s attitude left much to be desired. I encountered consistent rudeness both onboard and from the customer service team. To illustrate, I lost my eyeglasses on the plane. When I approached the airline’s customer service for help, not only were they dismissive, but they also mishandled the information I provided. Even though I had clearly mentioned my flight details in my correspondence, they asked for them again, only to later inform me they couldn’t locate my glasses. Moreover, the flight itself was delayed by three hours, adding to the frustration. Given this experience, I strongly advise reconsidering before booking with Turkish Airlines

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

I barely made the flight. We had to take a bus to the plane and the plane smelled awfully of body odor. When the flight attendant walked by she smelled of body odor. It was incredibly uncomfortable. Also my luggage did not make it onto this flight and when it finally arrived home the handle of the luggage was all ripped. I will have to purchase a bag again.

No food just water No entertainment possibilities. No jacks to charge phone or anything

Lufthansa employees they has to work more with the customers and they delayed the flight for two hours every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes every 20 minutes

We did not get to experience LH cityline Flight cancelled 15 minutes before takeoff No alternatives offered

I’ve never been charged for coffee on an airline before. Very disappointing

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Due to late arrival from prior flight, lost luggage, customs and travel to next terminal was not possible time. We missed our flight. We had to make other arrangements as we needed to get back.

Our trip was Lisbon-Frankfurt- Bangalore. When we reached Lisbon Check in there was not anybody at the Lufthansa counter. There was one and a half-hour delay before the aircraft left Frankfurt. The less said about the food the better. I had an Eco Saver ticket. Does it mean that beggars cannot be choosers' type of attitude to passengers is the order of the day?

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

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