How long is the flight from Romania to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h 20m to fly from Romania to South Africa if you fly out of Cluj Napoca (the most popular airport in Romania) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Bucharest and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 18h.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Romania to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Romania to South Africa are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Romania to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Romania to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:40 - 17:30

OTP

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26h 50m2 stops

12:30 - 13:15

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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

14:30 - 11:50

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17:15 - 18:15

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Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

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Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28

6:00 - 14:35

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15

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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

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7:40 - 10:50

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16:10 - 16:15

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Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

15:55 - 10:35

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19h 40m1 stop

R18 597Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 26

CLJ9:50Cluj Napoca

25h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

2 stops

CLJ14:15Cluj Napoca

R15 630

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Jan 26

CLJ7:40Cluj Napoca

27h 10m

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JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m

2 stops

CLJ19:10Cluj Napoca

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Apr 10

OTP15:55Bucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

May 1

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

14h 30m

1 stop

OTP8:10Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R17 130

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Qatar Airways

Jan 25

OTP10:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 45m

2 stops

OTP13:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R21 750

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Jan 25

OTP16:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 45m

2 stops

OTP13:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R21 767

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Jan 25

OTP16:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 28

JNB6:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 00m

3 stops

OTP13:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R22 205

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Cape Town Intl

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BucharestCape Town

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Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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14:30-14:35

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Cluj NapocaJohannesburg

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Cluj Napoca

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Cluj NapocaJohannesburg

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Cluj Napoca

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BucharestJohannesburg

OTP - JNB

OTPJNB

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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16:10-16:15

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R16 574

BucharestJohannesburg

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Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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1 stop19h 40m

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Sat 18/4

17:55-14:35

1 stop19h 40m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Romania is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 380, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in January, then you should wait until June to fly from Romania, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 380.

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The fastest flight from Romania to South Africa takes 14h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Romania to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Romania to South Africa are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Romania to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Romania to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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