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Cheap Flights to Bucharest

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Bucharest

Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 28
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16:35 - 14:35CPT-OTP
21h 00m1 stop
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21:45 - 11:50OTP-CPT
15h 05m1 stop
R12 502Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 21
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17:50 - 8:10JNB-OTP
13h 20m1 stop
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21:45 - 10:35OTP-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R12 893Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 14:35CPT-OTP
21h 00m1 stop
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21:45 - 11:50OTP-CPT
15h 05m1 stop
R13 727Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 25
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23:15 - 20:10CPT-OTP
19h 55m2 stops
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16:50 - 21:25OTP-CPT
29h 35m1 stop
R14 313
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 21
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17:50 - 18:45JNB-OTP
23h 55m2 stops
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13:05 - 10:35OTP-JNB
22h 30m2 stops
R14 456
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Sun, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 27
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23:15 - 17:20CPT-OTP
17h 05m1 stop
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16:50 - 12:40OTP-CPT
44h 50m2 stops
R16 320KLM
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 15
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13:55 - 14:15JNB-OTP
23h 20m1 stop
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17:10 - 16:10OTP-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R17 208Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 15
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13:55 - 14:15JNB-OTP
23h 20m1 stop
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17:10 - 16:10OTP-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
R17 954Qatar Airways
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 20
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22:20 - 1:20JNB-OTP
26h 00m1 stop
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2:20 - 5:30OTP-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
R18 380Emirates
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Mon, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 27
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13:05 - 1:20CPT-OTP
35h 15m1 stop
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2:20 - 11:35OTP-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
R22 944Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bucharest

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Bucharest is November, where tickets cost R11 987 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R16 338 and R15 095 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R11 987.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP), with an average flight price of R3 448.

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High seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR6 890
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Bucharest based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Bucharest flights

  • Which Bucharest airport is closest to central Bucharest?

    Bucharest is served by 2 major airports. Bucharest Baneasa (8 km) is the closest to the centre of Bucharest and Bucharest Airport is 16 km from the centre.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Bucharest is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R13 004. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are R15 315 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Bucharest.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost R762 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Bucharest is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R792.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bucharest

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Prefer to fly direct to Bucharest?

Find which airlines fly direct to Bucharest, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Bucharest

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

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Direct returns

Bucharest to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +47 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +53 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, +49 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +50 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroitalia, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Bucharest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Bucharest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Bucharest. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1354 reviews
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
7,2Food
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8,0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

Food is getting worse. They use to be different than other airlines. Their economy classes food sucks. Stuff was very helpful.

The fully flat bed in business class on the 777 is a little narrow, and the 2-3-2 configuration is now dated, but otherwise a comfortable and pleasant flight. It’s hard to beat the value too.

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

The trip had a 19 hour layover, and no hotel accommodation was provided. This a shame for an airline to do to their customers. I will not only stop flying with Turkish Airlines, I will make sure anyone I know avoid Turkish Airlines because of how lousy their layover system is.

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.

The crew was fantastic. They were always there when we needed them. No wifi on an 11 hour flight was a bummer. The entertainment onboard was boring.

The plane delay due to a poor judgement of the pilot. It was the only flight that got delay due to fog.

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

The flight attendants were rude in the DEL to FRA flight. The transfer between the two flights at Frankfurt International Airport was an unpleasant experience. The airplane was never parked at the terminal, but was deboarded instead on the tarmac itself. For those passengers in need of a wheelchair, it was a nightmare to come down the stairs and then rush across the airport to catch the connecting flight from FRA to IAH. Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Would make it a point never to travel with Lufthansa again.

Eet late informed about delay of more rhan four houts

The service was really good. The breakfast food could’ve been better as I don’t eat sweets for breakfast and the only choice was a muffin. Overall, good experience though. Thank you.

There was more leg room than on the overseas flight, which was nice. Boarding was very well organized and the flight very comfortable.

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.

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.

Disappointing. Too many let-downs, in delays and communication, by both Lufthansa and Discover to put in an email. I am resigned to the fact that this is what I should expect from all airlines. Unfortunately.

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