How long is the flight from Romania to South Africa?

On average, it takes 18h 45m to fly from Romania to South Africa if you fly out of Bucharest (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 Cluj Napoca and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 27h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Romania to South Africa?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Romania to South Africa

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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6:15 - 6:40

OTP

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

8:45 - 1:10

JNB

OTP

15h 25m

1 stop

R12 279Lufthansa

Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13

19:05 - 21:30

OTP

CPT

27h 25m

2 stops

23:30 - 20:25

CPT

OTP

19h 55m

1 stop

R12 346Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 18

23:15 - 21:30

OTP

CPT

23h 15m

1 stop

23:30 - 20:25

CPT

OTP

19h 55m

1 stop

R12 380Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 18

13:45 - 6:40

OTP

JNB

17h 55m

2 stops

8:45 - 1:10

JNB

OTP

15h 25m

1 stop

R12 566Lufthansa

Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13

14:00 - 21:25

OTP

CPT

32h 25m

1 stop

23:15 - 23:45

CPT

OTP

23h 30m

1 stop

R13 545KLM

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 20

16:50 - 21:25

OTP

CPT

29h 35m

1 stop

7:40 - 15:25

CPT

OTP

30h 45m

1 stop

R13 613KLM

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

8:15 - 7:00

OTP

JNB

23h 45m

1 stop

21:15 - 1:20

JNB

OTP

27h 05m

1 stop

R13 630British Airways

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

8:15 - 9:25

OTP

JNB

26h 10m

1 stop

21:15 - 0:20

JNB

OTP

26h 05m

1 stop

R13 680British Airways

Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 13

21:05 - 9:40

CLJ

JNB

37h 35m

2 stops

17:50 - 9:05

JNB

CLJ

14h 15m

1 stop

R16 940Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 11

21:05 - 10:30

CLJ

JNB

14h 25m

1 stop

18:00 - 20:15

JNB

CLJ

25h 15m

1 stop

R16 974Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

Kenya Airways flights from Romania to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Jun 1

OTP13:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 30

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

OTP0:55Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R17 599

Kenya Airways

Mar 23

OTP6:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 55m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 31

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

52h 25m

2 stops

OTP12:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R38 136

Kenya Airways

Mar 23

OTP6:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 55m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

Mar 31

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

52h 25m

2 stops

OTP12:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R39 673

KLM flights from Romania to South Africa

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KLM

May 11

OTP14:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

OTP23:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R13 545

KLM

May 11

OTP14:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

OTP15:25Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R13 613

KLM

May 11

OTP8:35Bucharest Otopeni Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

OTP23:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

R13 664

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BucharestJohannesburg

OTP - JNB

OTPJNB

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 8/5

6:15-6:40

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

8:45-1:10

1 stop15h 25m

R12 279

BucharestCape Town

OTP - CPT

OTPCPT

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 10/5

19:05-21:30

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

23:30-20:25

1 stop19h 55m

R12 346

BucharestCape Town

OTP - CPT

OTPCPT

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 10/5

23:15-21:30

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

23:30-20:25

1 stop19h 55m

R12 380

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BucharestJohannesburg

OTP - JNB

OTPJNB

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 8/5

13:45-6:40

2 stops17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

8:45-1:10

1 stop15h 25m

R12 566

BucharestCape Town

OTP - CPT

OTPCPT

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 11/5

14:00-21:25

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

23:15-23:45

1 stop23h 30m

R13 545

BucharestCape Town

OTP - CPT

OTPCPT

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/5

16:50-21:25

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-15:25

1 stop30h 45m

R13 613

BucharestJohannesburg

OTP - JNB

OTPJNB

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/6

8:15-7:00

1 stop23h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

21:15-1:20

1 stop27h 05m

R13 630

BucharestJohannesburg

OTP - JNB

OTPJNB

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 7/5

8:15-9:25

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:15-0:20

1 stop26h 05m

R13 680

Cluj NapocaJohannesburg

CLJ - JNB

CLJJNB

Cluj Napoca

Thu 30/7

21:05-9:40

2 stops37h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

17:50-9:05

1 stop14h 15m

R16 940

Cluj NapocaJohannesburg

CLJ - JNB

CLJJNB

Cluj Napoca

Thu 7/5

21:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-20:15

1 stop25h 15m

R16 974

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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 377, 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 March to fly from Romania, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 394.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Romania to South Africa flight.

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The fastest flight from Romania to South Africa takes 15h 15m

There are no direct flights from Romania to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Romania to South Africa.

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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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