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 83% more often than any other city in Romania. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Timisoara and Cluj Napoca.

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 19h 05m 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 27h 15m.

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 11

CPT

23h 15m

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OTP

Nov 27

OTP

35h 10m

1 stop

CPT

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Nov 10

CPT

22h 50m

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OTP

Nov 27

OTP

35h 10m

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CPT

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Nov 10

CPT

26h 15m

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OTP

Dec 2

OTP

23h 35m

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CPT

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Nov 10

CPT

26h 30m

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OTP

Dec 2

OTP

23h 35m

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CPT

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Nov 6

CPT

22h 50m

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OTP

Nov 27

OTP

35h 10m

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CPT

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Nov 11

CPT

24h 55m

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OTP

Dec 1

OTP

26h 50m

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CPT

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Nov 10

CPT

22h 50m

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OTP

Nov 28

OTP

28h 00m

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CPT

R11 489

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Lufthansa

Nov 8

CPT

15h 35m

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OTP

Dec 1

OTP

20h 10m

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CPT

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Nov 12

CPT

30h 00m

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OTP

Dec 1

OTP

26h 50m

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CPT

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Nov 11

CPT

23h 15m

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Nov 30

OTP

28h 15m

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CPT

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Nov 6

CPT

33h 45m

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Dec 1

OTP

22h 15m

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CPT

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Nov 9

CPT

15h 25m

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12:30 - 11:45CPT-OTP

23h 15m1 stop

22:50 - 10:00OTP-CPT

35h 10m1 stop

R10 833Multiple Airlines

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Di, Nov 11 - Do, Nov 27

12:30 - 11:20CPT-OTP

22h 50m1 stop

22:50 - 10:00OTP-CPT

35h 10m1 stop

R10 954Multiple Airlines

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Mo, Nov 10 - Do, Nov 27

9:30 - 1:05CPT-OTP

15h 35m1 stop

14:50 - 11:00OTP-CPT

20h 10m1 stop

R11 506Lufthansa

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Sa, Nov 8 - Mo, Dez 1

19:05 - 14:10JNB-OTP

19h 05m1 stop

10:10 - 10:50OTP-JNB

24h 40m1 stop

R12 782Turkish Airlines

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Fr, Feb 13 - Di, Feb 17

19:05 - 8:50JNB-OTP

13h 45m1 stop

15:30 - 10:50OTP-JNB

19h 20m1 stop

R12 800Turkish Airlines

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Fr, Feb 13 - Di, Feb 17

11:40 - 14:10JNB-OTP

26h 30m2 stops

5:55 - 9:30OTP-JNB

27h 35m1 stop

R13 076Lufthansa

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Fr, Feb 13 - Di, Feb 17

19:20 - 15:50JNB-OTP

20h 30m1 stop

13:05 - 12:10OTP-JNB

23h 05m1 stop

R13 317Air France

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Fr, Feb 13 - Di, Feb 17

14:00 - 17:10CPT-OTP

27h 10m2 stops

16:50 - 21:55OTP-CPT

29h 05m1 stop

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Fr, Feb 6 - Di, Feb 10

7:55 - 22:50CPT-OTP

38h 55m1 stop

13:05 - 17:20OTP-CPT

28h 15m2 stops

R13 645Air France

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Fr, Feb 6 - Di, Feb 10

14:00 - 23:30CPT-OTP

33h 30m2 stops

8:35 - 5:50OTP-CPT

21h 15m2 stops

R14 128KLM

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Fr, Feb 6 - Di, Feb 10

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Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Di 11/11

12:30-11:45

1 stop23h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Do 27/11

22:50-10:00

1 stop35h 10m

R10 833

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Mo 10/11

12:30-11:20

1 stop22h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Do 27/11

22:50-10:00

1 stop35h 10m

R10 954

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Sa 8/11

9:30-1:05

1 stop15h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mo 1/12

14:50-11:00

1 stop20h 10m

R11 506

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 13/2

19:05-14:10

1 stop19h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 17/2

10:10-10:50

1 stop24h 40m

R12 782

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 13/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop13h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 17/2

15:30-10:50

1 stop19h 20m

R12 800

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 13/2

11:40-14:10

2 stops26h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 17/2

5:55-9:30

1 stop27h 35m

R13 076

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 13/2

19:20-15:50

1 stop20h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 17/2

13:05-12:10

1 stop23h 05m

R13 317

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fr 6/2

14:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 10/2

16:50-21:55

1 stop29h 05m

R13 593

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fr 6/2

7:55-22:50

1 stop38h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 10/2

13:05-17:20

2 stops28h 15m

R13 645

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fr 6/2

14:00-23:30

2 stops33h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Di 10/2

8:35-5:50

2 stops21h 15m

R14 128

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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 One-Way Price	R7 435
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 833
Fastest flight time	13h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 435 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Romania from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 833 (Cape Town Intl to Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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The fastest flight to Romania from South Africa takes 13h 40m (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:
R8 100 per person with Lufthansa
R9 685 per person with Etihad Airways
R10 992 per person with Air France

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, 38% 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 October 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.