What are the most popular cities to visit in Romania?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Romania is Bucharest, which is visited about 82% more often than any other city in Romania. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Cluj Napoca and Timisoara.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Romania?

The flight from South Africa to Romania depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (the most popular airport in Romania), then the flight time is 14h 55m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl, then the average flight time is 15h.

R11 705 Cheap Flights to Romania in 2025

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Lufthansa

Nov 25

JNB

14h 55m

1 stop

OTP

Dec 2

OTP

18h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R11 705

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

JNB

16h 55m

1 stop

OTP

Nov 3

OTP

17h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R12 020

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Qatar Airways

Oct 24

JNB

23h 20m

1 stop

OTP

Oct 31

OTP

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R12 633

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KLM

Nov 25

JNB

15h 26m

1 stop

OTP

Dec 2

OTP

19h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R12 930

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

JNB

23h 30m

1 stop

OTP

Oct 30

OTP

22h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R13 140

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

15h 26m

1 stop

OTP

Nov 3

OTP

61h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R13 315

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SWISS

Feb 6

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

14h 50m

1 stop

CPT

R13 403

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SWISS

Feb 6

CPT

15h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

25h 00m

1 stop

CPT

R13 455

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

31h 55m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

28h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R13 525

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Air France

Feb 6

CPT

31h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Feb 10

OTP

28h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R13 560

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SWISS

Nov 25

JNB

33h 15m

2 stops

OTP

Dec 2

OTP

33h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R13 630

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

JNB

20h 00m

1 stop

OTP

Oct 30

OTP

19h 00m

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JNB

R13 682

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10:10 - 1:05JNB-OTP

14h 55m1 stop

14:50 - 9:30OTP-JNB

18h 40m1 stop

R11 705Lufthansa

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2

13:45 - 6:40JNB-OTP

16h 55m1 stop

10:40 - 3:55OTP-JNB

17h 15m1 stop

R12 020Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

13:55 - 14:15JNB-OTP

23h 20m1 stop

16:20 - 15:35OTP-JNB

23h 15m1 stop

R12 633Qatar Airways

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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31

23:59 - 15:25JNB-OTP

15h 26m1 stop

16:50 - 12:10OTP-JNB

19h 20m2 stops

R12 930KLM

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2

23:15 - 23:45JNB-OTP

23h 30m1 stop

13:05 - 11:50OTP-JNB

22h 45m1 stop

R13 140

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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30

7:55 - 15:50CPT-OTP

31h 55m1 stop

13:05 - 17:20OTP-CPT

28h 15m2 stops

R13 525Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

8:50 - 15:50CPT-OTP

31h 00m1 stop

13:10 - 17:20OTP-CPT

28h 10m2 stops

R13 560Air France

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

18:50 - 13:00JNB-OTP

17h 10m2 stops

16:50 - 11:50OTP-JNB

19h 00m2 stops

R14 242KLM

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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30

10:40 - 14:05JNB-OTP

51h 25m2 stops

19:05 - 7:05OTP-JNB

60h 00m2 stops

R15 870Lufthansa

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Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

12:20 - 11:55JNB-OTP

23h 35m2 stops

15:30 - 10:50OTP-JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R18 057Turkish Airlines

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Return

Price

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

10:10-1:05

1 stop14h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/12

14:50-9:30

1 stop18h 40m

R11 705

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

13:45-6:40

1 stop16h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 3/11

10:40-3:55

1 stop17h 15m

R12 020

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

13:55-14:15

1 stop23h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 31/10

16:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 633

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

23:59-15:25

1 stop15h 26m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/12

16:50-12:10

2 stops19h 20m

R12 930

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

23:15-23:45

1 stop23h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 30/10

13:05-11:50

1 stop22h 45m

R13 140

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-15:50

1 stop31h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

13:05-17:20

2 stops28h 15m

R13 525

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

8:50-15:50

1 stop31h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 10/2

13:10-17:20

2 stops28h 10m

R13 560

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

18:50-13:00

2 stops17h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 30/10

16:50-11:50

2 stops19h 00m

R14 242

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

10:40-14:05

2 stops51h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/3

19:05-7:05

2 stops60h 00m

R15 870

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

12:20-11:55

2 stops23h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/3

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

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Which airlines fly to Romania?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Romania. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Romania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Romania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R11 705
Fastest flight time	14h 55m

The best round-trip flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 705 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The fastest flight to Romania from South Africa takes 14h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Romania

What is the cheapest flight to Romania?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Romania are:
R7 869 per person with SWISS
R8 216 per person with Lufthansa
R11 001 per person with KLM

Which airlines fly to Romania?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline offering flights to Romania, with 44% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to Romania. Other popular options include Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. There are a total of 4 different airlines flying to Romania.

What is the most popular airport in Romania to fly to?

Bucharest Otopeni Intl is the most popular airport in Romania to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Romania in the past year, 40% of them chose to fly into Bucharest’s Bucharest Otopeni Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Romania that are also a great option to fly to.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Romania?

Consider booking a flight to Romania on a Thursday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Wednesday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Romania on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Romania?

Prices for flights to Romania are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Romania?

As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Romania.

How old do you have to be to fly to Romania?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Romania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Romania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Romania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Romania?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Romania on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Romania that suits you.

Can I find flights to Romania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Romania which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Romania?

Once all potential Romania flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Romania right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Romania and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.