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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.RM4,105 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,105, select.
Bucharest.RM4,302 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,302, select.
Bucharest.RM4,317 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,317, select.
Bucharest.RM4,494 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,494, select.
Bucharest.RM4,496 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,496, select.
Bucharest.RM4,534 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,534, select.
Bucharest.RM4,590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,590, select.
Bucharest.RM4,844 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,844, select.
Bucharest.RM5,639 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,639, select.
Bucharest.RM6,009 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM6,009, select.
Bucharest.RM6,127 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM6,127, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
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May
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Jun
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Jul
from RM6,009
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Alternative Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Bucharest Otopeni

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Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM4,105
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest is RM4,105. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM4,105.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest is usually March.
If you're flying from Rio de Janeiro, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from RM4,105.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest on Monday, 30 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Bucharest. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Bucharest is Air France .

Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest: what you need to know

  • Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll be arriving in Bucharest.

  • Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest five hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

  • To ensure you board your Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest

  • To pick up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

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  • Find an affordable Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.

Arriving in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:

  • Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest flight.

Best time to go to Bucharest

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Bucharest based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

More about Bucharest

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bucharest:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and The Revolution Square Fountain are major attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.

Explore more of Romania

  • Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored after you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among the biggest draws.

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