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 Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Romania), then the flight time is 15h 25m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 17h 50m.

Which airlines fly to Romania?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from South Africa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Romania. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Romania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Turkish Airlines and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Romania

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Romania were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Romania?

There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to Romania as of November 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Romania.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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18:25 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

13:10 - 6:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 795Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

0:20 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

13h 55m1 stop Istanbul

15:35 - 11:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R11 911Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

8:30 - 14:10CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

29h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:55 - 6:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R11 978Air France

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

18:25 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

8:35 - 6:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 294KLM

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

0:55 - 9:05CPT Cape Town Intl-CLJ Cluj Napoca

32h 10m1 stop Istanbul

21:25 - 23:00CLJ Cluj Napoca-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R12 593Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Dec 6

17:15 - 20:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CLJ Cluj Napoca

27h 20m1 stop Istanbul

21:25 - 23:00CLJ Cluj Napoca-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R13 142Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Dec 6

18:25 - 15:25CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

5:55 - 6:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 159Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

18:35 - 13:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

42h 40m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 15:20OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 708Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 30

13:45 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 15:20OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 991Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 30

13:45 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 15:35OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 024Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

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Qatar Airways

Mar 26

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 40m

3 stops

OTP13:15Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mar 30

OTP17:10Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 708

Qatar Airways

Mar 26

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

OTP6:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mar 30

OTP17:10Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 991

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Feb 11

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m

1 stop

OTP13:25Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 15

OTP16:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 024

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Emirates

Nov 12

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

OTP7:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 26

OTP23:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R18 948

Emirates

Dec 17

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m

1 stop

OTP7:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Dec 24

OTP8:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 756

Emirates

Dec 16

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

OTP12:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Dec 23

OTP8:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

36h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 238

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Fri 27/11

18:25-15:25

2 stops21h 00m

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Fri 4/12

13:10-6:25

1 stop17h 15m

R11 795

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Sun 29/11

0:20-14:15

1 stop13h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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15:35-11:00

1 stop19h 25m

R11 911

Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Fri 27/11

8:30-14:10

1 stop29h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 4/12

5:55-6:25

1 stop24h 30m

R11 978

Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

18:25-15:25

2 stops21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 4/12

8:35-6:25

2 stops21h 50m

R12 294

Cape TownCluj Napoca

CPT Cape Town Intl - CLJ Cluj Napoca

CPTCLJ

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-9:05

1 stop32h 10m

Cluj Napoca

Sun 6/12

21:25-23:00

1 stop25h 35m

R12 593

Cape TownCluj Napoca

CPT Cape Town Intl - CLJ Cluj Napoca

CPTCLJ

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

17:15-20:35

1 stop27h 20m

Cluj Napoca

Sun 6/12

21:25-23:00

1 stop25h 35m

R13 142

Cape TownBucharest

CPT Cape Town Intl - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

18:25-15:25

2 stops21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 10/12

5:55-6:25

1 stop24h 30m

R13 159

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/3

18:35-13:15

3 stops42h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 30/3

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R13 708

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/3

13:45-6:40

1 stop16h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 30/3

17:10-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

R13 991

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

13:45-13:25

1 stop23h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 15/2

16:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

R14 024

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Romania?

The cheapest month to fly to Romania from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 928, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Romania during the month of November, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 011.

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Fastest flight time	17h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Romania from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 373. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Romania found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 795.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Romania takes 17h 05m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Romania?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Romania were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Romania?
There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to Romania as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Romania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Romania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?
The required travel and health documents for your Romania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Romania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Romania

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 927	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 382	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 759	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 299 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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Flights from South Africa to Romania with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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